Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Suffern, NY

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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Experienced Dental receptionist

  • Bloomfield, NJ (23 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (23 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Looking for an experienced Dental Receptionist. Must speak spanish Please send a phone number where to be reached out. Must have experience

Dental Receptionist

  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Come join one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch", as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are looking for Dental Receptionists to help provide excellent customer service experience for our...

Medical Receptionist Intern

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Hackensack, NJ Compensation: $15.49 per hour Compensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications Responsibilities Greets patients and visitors into the clinic in a prompt, courteous...

Receptionist

  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Overview: Summary/Objective The Receptionist serves as a front-line representative for the dealership. Answers multi-line phone system. Is responsible for greeting customers as they enter the...

Receptionist and Scheduling Clerk (Primary Care - Waldwick)

  • Waldwick, NJ (8 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Waldwick, NJ (8 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and...

Catering Receptionist Full-Time, $25/hr (Port Chester)

  • Port Chester, NY (23 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Chester, NY (23 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Catering Receptionist Longos Park Deli (Port Chester, NY) Longos Park Deli is looking for a reliable and friendly Catering Receptionist to join our team in Port Chester, NY. This is a...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 1 day ago

A career that changes lives. SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,...

Medical Receptionist - Vascular - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

Medical Receptionist - Cardiology - Physician Practice

  • Glen Ridge, NJ (23 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Ridge, NJ (23 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

Information & Guest Services Representative - Part Time

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The **Information & Guest Services Representative** is responsible for welcoming guests, responding to requests for visitor passes, providing directions to Medical Center services, answering questions...

Front Desk Coordinator - West Caldwell, NJ

  • West Caldwell, NJ (21 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Caldwell, NJ (21 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Are you looking for a company you can grow your career with and advance in? Are you goal oriented, self-motivated & proactive by nature? Do you have a passion for health and wellness and love...

Medical Receptionist - Endocrinology - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

Medical Receptionist - Cardiology - Physician Services

  • Fort Lee, NJ (21 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (21 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

Medical Receptionist - Allergy - Physician Practice

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Suffern, NY)
  • 3 days ago

ADMINISTRATIVE Answer the facility telephone in courteous and professional manner, announcing calls to employees, referring calls to voice mail, taking messages as appropriate....

Demographic Data for Suffern, NY

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Suffern, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Suffern, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
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 Suffern, NY
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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