Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Maine

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 Receptionist

  • Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • 19 hours ago
  • Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • 19 hours ago

Responsibilities Greet and assist visitors in a professional and courteous manner. Answer incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate personnel or taking messages as necessary....

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

About the Company - Looking for a fun and professional work environment? Look no further! Our client, a busy boutique professional services firm in downtown Portland is looking for a...

Provide exceptional guest service Efficiently manages the operations of the front desk, ensure check in and check out is timely Warmly and professionally welcome all guests Process guest check-in: confirm...

Receptionist

  • Rockport, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockport, ME
  • 2 days ago

Pen Bay Hospital Clerical/Administrative Support Req #: 25261 Summary: The Receptionist will sit in the pediatric department and is responsible for answering the phone, triaging calls, and...

Scandic Infra City ligger en kvart ifran Arlanda och ar Nordens ledande kongress- och moteshotell, som dessutom har en egen inomhustradgard. Vart framsta fokus ar konferens, event och massor,...

Front Desk Associate - Portland Harbor Hotel

  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago

Provide exceptional guest service Efficiently manages the operations of the front desk, ensure check in and check out is timely Warmly and professionally welcome all guests Process guest check-in: confirm...

Receptionist

  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 5 days ago

Receptionist Senior Planning Center Skowhegan, ME About Senior Planning Center Senior Planning Center is Maine's leading resource providing Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplements and other...

Guest Services Agent

  • Gardiner, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Join our team as a Farm Host (Guest Services Agent) and become one of the authors of our story....

Receptionist - H

  • Bangor, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 6 days ago

The Cross Family of Agencies welcomes you. We need your talent and expertise. RECEPTIONIST Greet and assist visitors, clients and vendors. 2nd or 3rd position on the incoming call group. Screen...

Front Desk Estimator

  • Augusta, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 6 days ago

Our customer in Augusta is looking for a Full Time Estimator for their busy auto repair shop. This individual will be in the front of house, working with customer and techs on repair estimates and...

Customer Service Representative - Surgical 2 Unit-Day Shift

  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) role greets patients in a friendly and courteous manner and assesses customer needs, providing specific information and assistance to ensure needs are met....

Customer Service Representative

  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 8 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 Family...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 9 days ago

Our customer in Augusta is in need of an office admin for their front desk reception area. Duties will be answering incoming calls, routing spill calls, distributing incoming mail, preparing...

Receptionist

  • Biddeford, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Biddeford, ME
  • 9 days ago

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office Assistant II Opening Date: March 4, 2025 Closing Date: March 17, 2025 Job Class Code: 6538 Grade: 8 (Administrative Services) Salary:...

Full Time Hotel Front Desk Agent

  • Oxford, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Oxford, ME
  • 10 days ago

service capacity Excellent guest service skills; attentive and detail oriented Ability to maintain a high energy level in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously....

Demographic Data for Maine

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


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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Maine

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Maine offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.8%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.8%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.6%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Front Desk Attendants in Maine
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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