What To Do When a Guest Refuses to Pay

A simple step-by-step guide for all Grand Coastal Hotel staff 👇

Step 1

Server: Call Your Supervisor Immediately

Do This

Stay calm. Alert your Supervisor right away.

Not This

Do NOT argue or raise your voice with the guest.

Step 2

Supervisor: Find Out What Happened

Listen to the guest

Approach calmly. No blame, no raised voices.

Consult Head Chef & Service Manager

Review menu, pricing, and what was ordered and consumed.

Document the decision

If guest is at fault, record it as a deliberate refusal.

Step 3

Security: Prepare Before Approaching

📷 Record the vehicle first

Note the license plate before approaching the guest.

🎥 Activate body camera

Camera must be ON before making any contact.

Step 4

Security: Speak to the Guest — Firmly but Calmly

Say This

"Failure to pay is a criminal offense. Police will be contacted."

Never Do This

No touching, no threats, no cursing — ever.

Step 5

Still Refusing? Call the Police

01

Contact Maria Parsram

She holds the police contact list — Superintendent Dufu's unit.

02

Share full details

Guest name, vehicle info, behavior description.

Step 6

If the Guest Tries to Leave

Position nearby

Security may stand near exits to discourage departure.

No blocking or touching

Never physically stop a guest — ever.

If they drive off

Record plate, vehicle description, and all details immediately.

Step 7 & 8

Write the Report & Blocklist the Guest

Incident Report

Time, staff, guest statements, footage, plate — submit to Admin & GM.

Blocklist

Front Desk Manager tags the guest profile. Banned from future stays.

Key Contacts

Service Manager

Troy Satrohan

Head Chef

Fabio Sarmiento

Admin & HR

Maria Parsram — holds police contacts

Security Supervisor

Javid Khan

Remember: Stay Calm. Follow the Steps. Protect the Team.

🧘 Stay calm

No arguments, ever.

🚫 No touching

Never restrain a guest.

📋 Always report

Every incident must be documented.

Share this with your team so everyone is prepared! 💪