Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.

$43,730
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-3% projected 2024โ€“2034

What They Do

Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks serve as the welcoming face of hospitality establishments, managing the front desk and ensuring guests have smooth check-in and check-out experiences. They greet arriving guests, verify reservations, process registrations, and assign rooms based on availability and guest preferences. Throughout each shift, they issue room keys or electronic key cards, answer telephone calls, take messages, and respond to guest inquiries about hotel amenities, local attractions, and dining options. These clerks handle reservation systems by booking future stays, confirming upcoming arrivals, and managing cancellations or changes.

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