Implementing SOP to Improve Butler Performance

Abstract

Purpose: The research is to determine whether the implementation of standard operating procedure (SOP) can improve the performance of a butler in a hotel located in Jimbaran tourist area, Bali, Indonesia, and find out the efforts that can be applied to improve the performance of the butler employees.

Research methods: This research uses descriptive qualitative method using data collection methods such as observation method by directly observing how a hotel butler handles guests. An interview is done to butler employees, head butler and room division manager; and finally using questionnaires given to all butlers.

Findings: All butler of the hotel executes the SOP accordingly and correctly and have also worked optimally. The implementation of the SOP that are well implemented by butler employee has a positive impact on employee performance thus they can work thoroughly, disciplined, and in an organized manner.

Implication: SOP is very important to be implemented by butler to improve the performance of butler employees at the hotel.