Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Park Ridge, NJ

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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Medical Assistant/Receptionist FT Ramsey

  • Ramsey, NJ (5 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ramsey, NJ (5 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New...

Medical Receptionist - Motility, Hepatology, Gastroenterology - Physician Practice

  • Upr Montclair, NJ (15 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Upr Montclair, NJ (15 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Urgent Hiring For Medical Receptionist Paying $19/hr

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (21 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (21 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Medical Receptionist Job Description The Medical Receptionist will manage the reception of a busy outpatient site, handling tasks such as checking patients in and out, verifying insurance and...

Dental Receptionist Opening

  • Newark, NJ (21 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (21 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

un Dental Receptionist Opening (Newark) Nabil Gerges LLC compensation: To Be Discussed employment type: job title: Dental Receptionist We are looking for a front desk receptionist for a dental...

Receptionist-Homecare VHS-FT TEMP

  • Woodland Park, NJ (13 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Woodland Park, NJ (13 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

. + Answer phone promptly and in a courteous manner....

Receptionist

  • Westwood, NJ (2 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Westwood, NJ (2 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Overview Join our team as a full-time Receptionist in Westwood, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth...

Hotel Communications Operator/Front Desk Agent (FT) - Luxury Beach Resort

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Must be passionate about guest services Must be able to work holidays/weekends Must be willing to work in a fun team environment Education & Skills Requirements: 1+ yrs experience work experience as...

Receptionist

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Who you are: As the Receptionist at Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), you'll be the first point of contact for guests, candidates, and team members at our Home Office in New York City. You...

Patient Coordinator (Medical Receptionist - Full Time): Brooklyn Heights

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 400 healthcare providers and over 170 offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut,...

Lobby Host Overnight Relief - Front Desk Agent

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Guest Service Relations Reports any guest concerns or comments to the Director of Front Office and Front Office Managers/ Supervisor(s) Provides Concierge services to guests....

Front Desk Coordinator - Azura

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** As the Patient Services Coordinator this position coordinates scheduling pre-procedure communication medical record documents EMR demographic data entry requirements for...

Customer Service Representative

  • Spring Valley, NY (5 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (5 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Store Family Dollar **Family Dollar is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.** **General Summary** As a...

Guest Services Representative (Part-Time)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

The expected salary for the Guest Services Representative is $20/hour. This position is overtime-eligible. Pay will be determined based on several factors....

Nail Salon Technician/Receptionist needed. Times Square

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

We are a busy and growing nail salon looking for a talented and friendly Nail Technician to join our team. As a Nail Technician, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nail services to...

Medical Receptionist FT - Dept. of Surgery

  • Englewood, NJ (10 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Englewood, NJ (10 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

The MR must be professional, proactive, flexible and courteous at all times....

Demographic Data for Park Ridge, NJ

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Park Ridge, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Park Ridge, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
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 Park Ridge, NJ
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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