What does a guest check represent in hospitality operations?

• A. The bill presented to the guest for meals or services
• B. The guest's reservation record
• C. The room charge ledger
• D. The incident report

Answer: (A)

A guest check is the itemized bill shown to a guest for meals or services. It lists each item, its price, any tax or service charges, and the total due, and it serves as the request for payment—whether settled at the table or charged to a room. This is specific to billing for food and other services, which is why it best fits the question.

It’s not the reservation record, which holds booking details and guest preferences; nor the room charge ledger, which tracks overall charges across a guest’s stay for accounting purposes; nor the incident report, which documents problems or events that occurred.