WHAT IS THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLDEN STANDARD?

When comparing your level of Commitment to Excellent Service, how do your Standards compare to the Ritz-Carlton’s?

Start by comparing your written Commitment to Client Fulfillment as compared to the Ritz-Carlton Gold Standard . . .

Empowerment

The now-popular term “empowerment” originated with the Ritz-Carlton. Ritz-Carlton put a dollar figure on the employee’s resources for solving a problem immediately, without checking with a supervisor.  Even a new employee can commit up to $2,000 of the hotel’s funds to bring instant resolution to a guest’s problem.   Clearly, an employee cannot evade difficult situations by uttering, “That’s not my job.”  Job descriptions become irrelevant when guest satisfaction is at risk.

The Credo

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is a place where the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission.  We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for our guests who will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambience. The Ritz-Carlton experience enlivens the senses, instills well-being, and fulfills even the unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests.

The Motto

At The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., "We are Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen." This motto exemplifies the anticipatory service provided by all staff members.

Three Steps Of Service

1-    A warm and sincere greeting, using the guest's name.

2-    Anticipation and fulfillment of each guest's needs.

3-    Fond farewell. Give a warm good-bye and use the guest's name.

Service Values

I Am Proud To Be Ritz-Carlton

I build strong relationships and create Ritz-Carlton guests for life.

I am always responsive to the expressed and unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests.

I am empowered to create unique, memorable and personal experiences for our guests.

I understand my role in achieving the Key Success Factors, embracing Community Footprints and creating The Ritz-Carlton Mystique.

I continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve The Ritz-Carlton experience.

I own and immediately resolve guest problems.

I create a work environment of teamwork and lateral service so that the needs of our guests and each other are met.

I have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow.

I am involved in the planning of the work that affects me.

I am proud of my professional appearance, language and behavior.

I protect the privacy and security of our guests, my fellow employees and the company's confidential information and assets.

I am responsible for uncompromising levels of cleanliness and creating a safe and accident-free environment.

The Employee Promise

At The Ritz-Carlton, our Ladies and Gentlemen are the most important resource in our service commitment to our guests.  By applying the principles of trust, honesty, respect, integrity and commitment, we nurture and maximize talent to the benefit of each individual and the company. The Ritz-Carlton fosters a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, individual aspirations are fulfilled, and The Ritz-Carlton Mystique is strengthened.

So let me ask the question one more time . . .  So how does your Commitment to Client Fulfillment compare to the Ritz-Carlton Gold Standard?  Maybe, yours might need some improvement.