Front Desk Attendant Jobs in New Mexico

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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Part Time Front Desk Agent

  • Tesuque, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Tesuque, NM
  • 5 days ago

Uses creative reasoning and brand standard service tools to overcome guest objections and concerns and to ensure guest service satisfaction....

Medical Receptionist - Neurology

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 27 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 27 days ago

Overview Now hiring a Medical Receptionist! Presbyterian is hiring a Medical Receptionist that performs visit closure activities to coordinate patient care while providing exceptional patient...

Medical Receptionist - Ob/Gyn

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Now hiring Medical Receptionist for Ob/Gyn! Presbyterian is hiring a Medical Receptionist that performs visit closure activities to coordinate patient care while providing an exceptional...

Receptionist

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 hours ago

Revolutionizing the funeral industry means blazing new trails, creating new ideas, developing strong relationships, preserving legacies, and compassionately caring for Families. With over 200...

Children's Center Receptionist

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 4 hours ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 4 hours ago

Answers, screens, and transfers phone calls to employees, ensuring courteous and accurate communication....

Children's Center Receptionist

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 19 hours ago

Answers, screens, and transfers phone calls to employees, ensuring courteous and accurate communication....

Front Desk Supervisor

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered....

Now Hiring - Dental Assistant, Business Assistant, Dental Receptionist

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring - Dental Assistant, Business Assistant, Dental Receptionist - Newly Expanded Dental Office, West Side ABQ, Near Cotton Wood Mall area, truly a great opportunity to enhance your dental...

Front Desk Supervisor

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Hotel: Albuquerque Embassy Suites 1000 Woodward Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Front Desk Supervisor Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Pay...

Front Desk Agent-Fairfield Inn Roswell

  • Roswell, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 2 days ago

Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings....

Storage Customer Service Representative

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 2 days ago

Location: 3001 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 United States of America Are you a people person? Do you love helping others? U-Haul is in search of friendly, motivated people for...

Receptionist- Podiatry Clinic- Artesia, NM (24-256)

  • Artesia, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Artesia, NM
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works for Multiple physicians Must be able to work and travel to Artesia and Carlsbad ______ Greet patients, visitors, and co-workers in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner...

Hotel Front Desk Supervisor (Full-Time)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago

Establish and implement standards and procedures to ensure the highest level of guest service....

Receptionist

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago

Duration - 3 Months Location - Santa Fe, NM Max Pay - $18.00-$20.98/hour Job Description: * Answering phones, Screen phone calls, administrating calls to the appropriate person. * Arrange courier...

957012 - Franchise - CSP/Receptionist

  • Las Vegas, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NM
  • 6 days ago

What you'll bring to the team... Answer phones and greet clients in a personalized, friendly, and inviting manner Match clients with the best-suited tax professional for their needs Schedule...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Front Desk Attendant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in New Mexico

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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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