Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 hours ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Promptly g reets patients, visitors and staff who enter facility; makes eye contact with and greets walk-in guests in a pleasant courteous and clear tone of voice Provides routine...

PBX Operator/Receptionist

  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 5 hours ago

quot;Acts as main source of information for external/internal audiences. Educational and/or Professional Qualifications: 1. High school diploma preferred. Previous Experience: 1. Previous public...

Medical Receptionist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Company Description At Peak Performance Physical Therapy, our number one priority is the patient. With ten clinics serving communities in Louisiana, we strive to provide individualized treatment...

Guest Services Receptionist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description: SCOPE: The Guest Services Receptionist services as the first point of contact for patients, families, and visitors at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center....

Hotel Guest Service Agent - Part Time - Bossier City

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 15 hours ago

External Job Title Hotel Guest Service Agent - Part Time - Bossier City Overview Why We Need Your Talents: At Live! we pride ourselves in our exceptional people....

Front Desk Coordinator

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 15 hours ago

Place phone on Night Call prior to leaving for the day (for after hours on-call Practitioner paging) Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Makes follow-up appointments....

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 16 hours ago

Capitol House Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to join our team Part Time 2p 8p Saturday and Sunday Offering you an excellent compensation package and a real opportunity to...

Front Desk Coordinator I

  • Covington, LA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: Answer and screens high volume telephone calls in a courteous manner, and record messages for providers and other personnel....

Front Desk

  • Covington, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 1 day ago

Our jobs aren't 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 Specialists take the...

Patient Care Specialist (Medical Receptionist)

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 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...

Receptionist with Quickbooks pro exp

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago

Multi tasking is a must Key Responsibilities: accounts payable and receivable processing General administrative duties Answer phones & assist customers professionally and courteously Qualifications:...

Front Desk Receptionist Bilingual Preferred

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

Ortho Sport and Spine Physicians is a rapidly expanding orthopedic practice, with clinics throughout the United States. The practice specializes in providing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive...

Morning - 8:30 am-2pm Guest Service Representative

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

At Nothing Bundt Cakes, we refer to our guest services representatives as Joy Creators!...

Patient Care Specialist (Medical Receptionist) - FLOAT

  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 days ago

Patient Care Specialist (Medical Receptionist) - FLOAT Monroe, Louisiana Patient Care Specialist 21628 mail_outline Get future jobs matching this search Login orRegister Job Description Overview...

Tour Receptionist/Sales Admin

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. And we look for people who exhibit the courage, caring, and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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


Local
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4,657,278
106,764

Front Desk Attendant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Louisiana

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Louisiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.5%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.0%
Master's Degree
5.2%
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 Louisiana
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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