Front Desk Attendant Jobs in West Virginia

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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Front Desk Clerk - Grant -- Hospitality House -- Hospitality House

  • Charleston, WV
  • 23 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 23 hours ago

Answers room service calls and guests' inquiries. Keeps room availability records and guest accounts. Computes bill, collects payments and makes changes when assisting the motel....

Medical Receptionist

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 1 day ago

Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Ensures the patient feels welcome....

Dental Receptionist

  • Beckley, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Beckley, WV
  • 2 days ago

Very friendly and upbeat dentist office seeking a receptionist. Must have a HS diploma or GED. Experience preferred, but not required. FT position, Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm (lunch from 1-2) Friday...

Guest Services Representative (Full Time) - 6014

  • Huntington, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 3 days ago

This position seeks to ensure the highest level of Guest Services in the assigned department....

Secretary III/Front Desk Receptionist

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 4 days ago

Position Title: Secretary III/Front Desk Receptionist Department: Department of Instruction Reports To: The Executive Directors of Secondary/Elementary Leadership Location: 1453 Winchester Avenue,...

Receptionist

  • South Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • South Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago

*Answer all incoming calls professionally and courteously and redirect them appropriately. *Warmly welcome, greet and direct patients, visitors, and guests. *Coordinate outgoing and incoming mail....

Customer Service Representative

  • Northfork, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • Northfork, WV
  • 7 days 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...

Front Desk Associate

  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago

Hotel: Charleston Embassy Suites 300 Court Street Charleston, WV 25301 Front Desk Associate Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Whats in it...

Phlebotomist/Receptionist

  • Weirton, WV
  • 10 days ago
  • Weirton, WV
  • 10 days ago

Phlebotomists obtain blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients; Phlebotomists prepare specimens properly to enable medical technologists to conduct analysis which aid physicians in diagnosis...

Radiology Receptionist

  • Huntington, WV
  • 10 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 10 days ago

Answers the phone in a courteous manner and communicates accurate messaged to the appropriate individuals....

Medical Receptionist (Buckhannon CareXpress)

  • Buckhannon, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Buckhannon, WV
  • 11 days ago

Patient Satisfaction: Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner...

Service Desk Agent

  • Charleston, WV
  • 13 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 13 days ago

Overview** The Service Desk Agent provides customer service solutions within service level agreements using company and project quality and quantity standards. It includes providing prompt,...

Front Desk Clerk

  • Cross Lanes, WV
  • 16 days ago
  • Cross Lanes, WV
  • 16 days ago

Front Desk Clerk Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,534 current hospitality jobs what where Front Desk Clerk Delaware...

Receptionist - ITC, 25-038

  • Vienna, WV
  • 16 days ago
  • Vienna, WV
  • 16 days ago

Job Description: Receptionist Position #25-038 WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV, with a branch in Ripley, WV, and soon to be Vienna, WV (We are not a...

Receptionist

  • Logan, WV
  • 16 days ago
  • Logan, WV
  • 16 days ago

Answer all incoming calls professionally and courteously and redirect them appropriately. Warmly welcome, greet and direct patients, visitors, and guests. Coordinate outgoing and incoming mail....

Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in West Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in West Virginia offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.9%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
Master's Degree
5.0%
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 West Virginia
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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