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🛠️ Logging Special Guest Requests in Operto + Work Orders
🔐 Purpose
To ensure all guest special requests are properly scheduled, assigned, and communicated using Operto, WhatsApp, and guest confirmation.
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Login to Operto
- Go to operto.com
- Use the main company credentials stored in LastPass to log in.
2️⃣ Create a Task for the Special Request
- Click on the Scheduling tab from the left menu.
- On the right side of the screen, click “Actions” → “Add Standard Task.”
- Choose the Property where the request applies.
- Under Task Type, select “Inspector – Property Task.”
- Enter the request in the Short Title field (e.g., “Pool Heat Request,” “Set Up Pack & Play,” etc.).
- For the Task Date and Complete By Date, select the guest’s check-in date.
- Click Next.
3️⃣ Attach the Task to a Booking
- In the gray Attach to Booking section, select the correct booking by searching for the guest name or reservation.
- Click the white “Attach Booking” button to link it.
- Then click Save to create the task.
4️⃣ Alternative Method – Edit Inspection Task Directly
- Go to the Scheduling Calendar view.
- Find the Inspection Task for the date of the guest’s arrival.
- Click the task to edit it.
- In the “Instructions for All” section, type in the special request.
- Click Save.
5️⃣ For Maintenance Requests
- Follow the same process as above, but instead of selecting Inspector – Property Task, choose “Maintenance – In-House.”
- Proceed with the same steps to assign it to the correct date and booking.
6️⃣ Notify the Inspector or Maintenance Team
- Go to the Inspector Feed in WhatsApp.
- Send a message that includes:
- The type of request
- The guest name
- The check-in date
- The property address
Example:
Hello team, please note guest John Smith at 728 Golfview has requested pool heat for their check-in on July 14. It has been added to Operto. Thank you!
7️⃣ Confirm with the Guest
- Reply to the guest confirming the request has been received and will be completed prior to check-in.
Example:
Thank you for your request! We’ve added it to our schedule and it will be taken care of before your arrival. Let us know if you need anything else.