BHM 1st semester (Personal grooming and hygiene)

Grooming
It is the practice of keeping personal appearance neat and tidy which reflect the person’s personality.
Hygiene
Hygiene is the medical word and it ensure the prevention of spreading disease. However, it is highly required in the hotel industry to ensure the quality assurance and avoid food contamination
Why it is necessary to maintain ?
 To be presentable in front of the guest
 It reflect the image and standard of the hotel
 To assure the professionalism
 To ensure the quality
 To enhance the guest experience
 To maintain personality among the team
Hygiene
 To avoid food contamination
 To ensure the safe product to clients
 To avoid bad breath and smell
 To ensure clean surrounding

Standard of personal grooming and hygiene
Male
 The uniform should be prescribed, well fitting with no repairs required. It must be well pressed and spotless.
 Jacket/waistcoats must be worn fully buttoned, and must not be draped around the shoulders.
 Tie / bow must be worn at all times where established as a uniform standard. It should be decent, no fancy prints and not worn loose.
 Socks should be black and should change daily basis to avoid bad smell.
 Shoes must be black and conservative style, well polished.
 Hair must be clean, well trimmed, dry (not wet) and neatly styled so that it remains in place while working. It should not touch the shirt collar at the back or at the sides.
 Visible tattoos are not permitted
 Nails should be short and clean
 Clean shave and daily bath is highly required before enter the restaurant.
 Bad breath is unpleasant should use mouth spray or brush teeth twice in a day.
 Light perfume can use
 No bracelets should be worn. Only one ring is allowed
Female
 The uniform should be prescribed, well fitting with no repairs required. It must be well pressed and spotless.
 Hair should be clean and tidy. It should not be loose.
 High heels should be avoid. Flat shoes with 2” heels are advisable.
 Avoid using false nails
 Daily bath is high required before the shift started
 Make up must always look professional and not over done. It should check during the break and refresh if required.
 Earrings no hanging designs. A small plain neck chain is allowed.
 Skin color stocking should be worn and it should be changed daily.
 Avoid strong perfume

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