Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Wildwood, FL

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

  • Mount Dora, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mount Dora, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 2 hours ago

The receptionist is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls, determining purpose of callers, and forwarding calls to appropriate personnel or department. Takes and delivers messages or...

Guest Services Rep Part Time-104020

  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 2 hours 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....

Medical Receptionist- Ocala, FL

  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Join a workplace recognized by Newsweek as America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024. Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery’s mission is to deliver the highest quality patient care and experience...

Front Desk & Night Audit Hilton Ocala

  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 8 days ago

services Book guest reservations Selling and upselling rooms to “walk-in” customers Maintaining daily logs Balancing shift work and cash drawers Listening for or anticipating and responding to guest...

Receptionist UF Health Medical Group FT Days

  • Leesburg, FL (13 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Leesburg, FL (13 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of...

Medical Receptionist

  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Responsibilities: Greet patients in a courteous and polite manner, and conduct all front office functions as requested Responsible for accurately and professionally handling all front desk operations...

Receptionist

  • The Villages, FL (9 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (9 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 12 days ago

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute is looking to hire a full-time, medical receptionist to join our team at The Villages location. Company Mission "Life Changing Vision" is a mission statement...

Registration Clerk PRN

  • The Villages, FL (9 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (9 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 16 days ago

The Receptionist/Scheduler welcomes patients, families, physician and visitors to the Center either in person or over the phone. The general duties include pre-registration and registration of...

Secretary I & Receptionist

  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (24 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 21 days ago

Answers the telephone and provides general information regarding Evangeline Booth operations: answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate...

Receptionist - Cardiac Specialty Institute

  • Leesburg, FL (13 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Leesburg, FL (13 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 21 days ago

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure...

Subway Customer Service Representative

  • Weirsdale, FL (13 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Weirsdale, FL (13 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 22 days ago

Flexible Availability The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities, and requirements: RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBER EXPECTATIONS : Provides excellent guest...

Receptionist

  • Groveland, FL (23 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Groveland, FL (23 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 28 days ago

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful....

Front Desk

  • Ocala, FL (22 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ocala, FL (22 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

This position is responsible for conducting allnightly audit-related duties while providing guest service at the hotel's frontdesk....

Front Desk Clerk

  • Ocala, FL (22 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ocala, FL (22 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent and one year guest service/hotel experience; General Accounting Knowledge Language Ability: Ability to reach and comprehend simple instructions...

Care Coordinator (Medical Receptionist/PSR)

  • The Villages, FL (9 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • The Villages, FL (9 miles from Wildwood, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Lake Centre For Rehab, a member of the Confluent Health family, is looking for a Full Time Front Desk Medical Receptionist to join our Lake Sumter team! Clinic Location: 910 Old Camp Rd Bldg 100...

Demographic Data for Wildwood, FL

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Wildwood, FL

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Wildwood, FL 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 Wildwood, FL
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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