Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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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Customer Service Representative

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago

**Job Details** Position: Customer Service Representative Location: Irvine - Hyatt Regency Pay Rate: $17.50/hr Hours: Part-time (20-30 hours/week) - Must be able to work weekends The Spirit of the...

Receptionist Part Time - Sunset Villa Post Acute

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Provide general administrative and clerical support. Greet and welcome patients, clients, and other visitors with a friendly and positive demeanor. Answer telephone calls and take messages or...

Registration Clerk

  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Start Your Career in Healthcare | $23/hr | Full-Time | 4x10 hour late/overnight Shifts Are you passionate about helping others and ready to launch your career in healthcare? Join a leading...

Medical Receptionist

  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

You Will: Greet and register patients in a friendly and service-oriented manner....

Receptionist and/ or medical assistant

  • Placentia, CA (14 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Placentia, CA (14 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Receptionist and/ or medical assistant (Placentia) Family Medicine compensation: Depends on experience employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Medical assistant/ front office...

Receptionist

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

the Sales Department Cashier Assist the General Manager with various clerical duties as needed Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled Perform other duties as assigned Be friendly, professional, courteous...

Receptionist - PT Temporary

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This is an outstanding opportunity to join Michael Baker Intl. as a Part-Time Temporary Receptionist, where you will play a pivotal role in our administrative team. We believe in encouraging an...

Paralegal/Receptionist/Legal Assistant

  • Diamond Bar, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We're Hiring at The Cespedes Law Firm, L.C. Tu Defensor Criminalista The Cespedes Law Firm, L.C., proudly known in the Hispanic community as Tu Defensor Criminalista, is a high-energy criminal...

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Medical Receptionist

  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Appleone has partnered with a client seeking a bilingual Vietnamese Medical Receptionist! Core Responsibilities: Manage patient check-in/out, demographic and insurance verification (incl. scanning...

Medical Receptionist - Bilingual - Vietnamese

  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Front Office Associate is responsible for welcoming, greeting, and checking in/outpatients and collecting insurance and patient personal information. The Front Office Associate answers phones...

Front Desk Agent

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner....

Front Desk Agent

  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Capri Laguna on the Beach 1441 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 45 Room Hotel Competitive Hourly Rate; 401k Program with Matching Contributions; Incentives Opportunities; Paid Vacation and Sick...

Front Desk Agent

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

. - Projects need to be handled in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner to guests at all times. - Report to work on time and in uniform as designated by the company. - Assure training practices...

Front Desk Agent

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Proven ability to deliver exceptional guest service and enhance guest satisfaction. Communication: Effectively convey information and ideas, and address guest inquiries and issues promptly....

Front Desk Agent

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Proven ability to deliver exceptional guest service and enhance guest satisfaction. Communication: Effectively convey information and ideas, and address guest inquiries and issues promptly....

Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Costa Mesa, CA 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 Costa Mesa, CA
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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