Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Alabama

A Front Desk Attendant in the hospitality service industry is primarily responsible for ensuring guests have a positive and welcoming experience. Their key duties include checking guests in and out, handling guest inquiries, managing reservations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction. They are the first point of contact for guests and play a crucial role in shaping guests' impressions of the establishment. In addition, they may also be responsible for handling financial transactions, addressing guest complaints, and providing information about services and amenities.

Important skills for a Front Desk Attendant include strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and attention to detail. Proficiency in using hotel management software is also beneficial. In some establishments, a certificate or degree in hospitality management may be required. Before becoming a Front Desk Attendant, a person may have roles such as a Guest Service Representative, Hotel Receptionist, or Customer Service Representative in other industries. These roles provide valuable experience in customer service and dealing with the public which are crucial skills for a Front Desk Attendant.

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Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionists to join our team at ouir centers in Cullman, and Decatur, AL. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of one...

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist to join our team at our center in Athens, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of...

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionists to join our team at ouir centers in Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The ideal candidates will have a...

Front Desk Clerk

  • Jasper, AL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Jasper, AL
  • 18 hours ago

The front desk clerk is in charge of checking in guests and providing them with directions to their room, as well as information about amenities offered at the motel. They may also communicate...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Anniston, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 19 hours ago

The role provides prompt, courteous service to customers either on the phone or in person.How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we're closed!Job DescriptionWhat would you do?...

Medical Receptionist

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Sono Bello is America's top cosmetic surgery specialist, with 185+ board-certified surgeons who have performed over 300,000 laser lipo and body contouring procedures. A career at Sono Bello means...

Front Desk Agent

  • Point Clear, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Point Clear, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Named Marriott's Hotel of the Year for the Distinctive Premium Brand, we pride ourselves on delivering guest service excellence....

Front Desk Clerk (Full-Time) $15/hr

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 23 hours ago

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Front Desk Clerk is to provide smooth guest arrival and departure procedures while maintaining high hospitality standards. This...

Receptionist

  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Receives incoming calls and greets guests; answers inquiries and performs a variety of administrative duties as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Adheres to all Company...

Front Desk Agent

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Compensation: Starting at $15.00 per hour, Part-Time 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE / FRONT DESK We currently have an opening for a Guest Service Representative....

Hotel Front Desk Agent

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Are you passionate about guest service? Are you looking for career growth opportunities? If so, apply today! We offer all of these and more....

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Oxford, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Oxford, AL
  • 1 day ago

The role provides prompt, courteous service to customers either on the phone or in person. How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we're closed! What would you do?...

Patient Care Specialist (Medical Receptionist)

  • Calera, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Calera, AL
  • 1 day ago

Posting Title Patient Care Specialist (Medical Receptionist) Overview At Fast Pace Health, Patient Care Specialist provides administrative support essential for effective patient care under the...

Agent Front Desk

  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 2 days ago

Experience - ideally, you'll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position. Strength - sometimes you'll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg)....

Women's Center Receptionist - Women's Support Services

  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service,...

Demographic Data for Alabama

Moving to Alabama? Find some basic demographic data about Alabama below.


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Front Desk Attendant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Alabama offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.9%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
Master's Degree
5.0%
Some College
3.6%
Some High School
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Front Desk Attendants in Alabama
Less than 1 year
43.5%
1-2 years
23.9%
None
17.1%
2-4 years
14.7%
4-6 years
0.7%


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