Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Connecticut

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 (DAY SHIFT)

  • MASONICARE
  • Shelton, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 5 days ago

Receptionist (DAY SHIFT) Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT Day Shift/ 8 hrs/wk / EOW Summary of Position: Greets, assists and directs visitors, residents and other callers. Coordinates...

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Front Desk Agent - Part Time / $20 per hr

  • Ethan Allen
  • Danbury, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions: Answer the phone and operate the telephone switchboardGreet and welcome all guests in a professional and hospitable mannerRegister guests and assign them a guest roomHave a...

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Guest Services Rep Full Time-104010

  • Extended Stay America
  • Meriden, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 2 days ago

AND SUMMARY The Guest Services Representative ("GSR") position must demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to providing the best possible experience for our guests....

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Front Desk Agent - Full Time / $20 per hr.

  • Ethan Allen Global, Inc.
  • Danbury, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 6 days ago

Front Desk Agent - Full Time / $20 per hr. Ethan Allen Global, Inc. life insurance, 401(k) United States, Connecticut, Danbury 25 Lake Avenue Extension (Show on map) May 28, 2026 Essential...

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Guest Service Agent

  • Hartford Marriott Downtown
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago

Constant monitoring of the Guest Service experience platform for guest needs, respond and resolve within the brand standard allotted time....

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Front Desk Agent (June) - W Barcelona

  • Marriott International
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 12 days ago

Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation....

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Front Desk Agent -Hotel Arts Barcelona

  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 12 days ago

Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation....

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Receptionist Part time

  • Benchmark Senior Living
  • Mystic, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Mystic, CT
  • 13 days ago

Part time Assisted Living Front Desk- Opprotunities for growth Joining the Academy Point at Mystic team means putting your passion to work. Associates thrive in a supportive, diverse, and skilled...

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Front Desk Agent

  • Homewood Suites Wallingford
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 14 days ago

service needs....

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Per Diem Receptionist

  • Benchmark Senior Living
  • Shelton, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 15 days ago

Joining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work. Associates thrive in a supportive, diverse, and skilled team that is committed to caring and dedicated service. With...

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Hotel Front Desk Clerk, PT - Qavartarvik Customer Lodge ($18.89 - $28.32/HR & Benefits - Bethel, AK)

  • NANA Regional Corporation
  • Bethel, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Bethel, CT
  • 16 days ago

Job Description The Hotel Front Desk position is responsible for all hotel front desk related functions. This position will support administrative duties at the Qavartarvik Customer Lodge in...

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Front Desk Agent Norwalk Residence Inn

  • Shaner Hotels
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities Provide superior guest services including check-in/check-out hotel guests courteously and efficiently; process all payments according to established hotel requirements; Provide information...

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Receptionist (Temporary)

  • 200 UM Corp (Enterprise)
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 20 days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

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Front Desk Agent - Part Time

  • River Link Hotels
  • Groton, CT
  • 26 days ago
  • Groton, CT
  • 26 days ago

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton is hiring for a hotel Front Desk Agent to serve as our guests first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. This will be a Part-Time...

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Guest Service Agent

  • HHM Hospitality
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 28 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 28 days ago

Overview Opportunity: Guest Service Agent Greet, register and service guests in a friendly and courteous manner according to hotel/brand and sustainability standards....

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Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Connecticut offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.1%
Master's Degree
5.4%
Some College
3.6%
Some High School
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Front Desk Attendants in Connecticut
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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