Front Desk Attendant Jobs in La 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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Receptionist

  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Responsibilities Answers incoming telephone calls in a cheerful and marketing oriented way, determines purpose of callers, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department. Retrieves...

Professional Security Lobby Receptionist

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Guest Service Agent (Part-Time) - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is searching for a Part\-Time Guest Service Agent to join the team\. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is searching for a Part\-Time Guest Service Agent to join the team\....

Lead Customer Service Representative

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Maximizes resources to ensure that all customers are handled expediently, courteously & expeditiously. Maintain records of performance of functions and staff....

Front Desk Coordinator - Hillcrest Dermatology - 135936

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Payroll Title: HOSP BLANK AST 3 Department: HILLCREST DERMATOLOGY CLINIC Hiring Pay Scale $27.49 - $34.17 / Hour Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 50% Union: EX...

Guest Services Representative

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Guest Services Representative Cooley is seeking a Guest Services Representative to join the Office Services/Facilities team....

Front Desk Coordinator - Carmel Mountain, CA

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

About The Joint Chiropractic: At The Joint Chiropractic, our mission is to improve the quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. We are revolutionizing chiropractic care...

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring for Front Desk Clerk at the Rodeway Inn Near SDSU at 5399 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA 92120. Front Desk - Must be Flexible to work Any Day, including Weekends, & Overnight shifts...

Front Desk Agent

  • Chula Vista, CA (9 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (9 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our jobs arent just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build and experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Experts take...

Dental Office Receptionist

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 4 days ago

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST FOR DENTAL OFFICE.YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU HAVE WORKED IN A DENTAL OFFICE IN THIS POSITION FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. YOU MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF...

Front Office Agent

  • Coronado, CA (11 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (11 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Your Qualifications Includes : Minimum of one (1) year guest service experience in hotel hospitality preferred. Experience with previous Property Management System, preferred Opera System....

Guest Service Agent - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is looking for a Guest Service Agent to join the team....

Front Desk Agent - SAN

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Provides 5 Star Guest Service to current and future guests, as well as, partners and their guests and employees....

Receptionist

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Receptionist Belmont Village La Jolla San Diego, California 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Part-time Quick Job description Join us at Open Interviews! Tuesday : 12pm-4pm or Thursday :...

Front Desk Associate

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

OTO has been honored as Developer of the Year by major brand partners multiple times while also earning accolades for outstanding guest service, operational excellence, community service, and sales,...

Demographic Data for La Mesa, CA

Moving to La Mesa, CA? Find some basic demographic data about La Mesa, CA below.


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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in La Mesa, CA

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Front Desk Attendant positions.



Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in La Mesa, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.3%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
Master's Degree
5.1%
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 La 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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