Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Rhode Island

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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ASC Front Desk Receptionist/Scheduler

  • East Providence, RI
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 11 hours ago

Job Title: ASC Front Desk Receptionist/Scheduler Reports To: ASC Business Office Manager General Summary of Duties: This position serves as the Front Desk Receptionist for our Ambulatory Surgery...

Receptionist - Comm

  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Greets visitors immediately upon arrivalProfessionally handles all phone calls and routes callers or answers questions in a timely and courteous mannerOffers refreshments (coffee, water...

Guest Services Agent 2

  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 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....

Front Desk Agent - 2nd Shift

  • Newport, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 5 days ago

Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Receptionist

  • Warwick, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 6 days 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

  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 6 days ago

Nuestro Mundo is a vibrant and growing K8 dual-language public charter school located in South Providence. Our mission is to cultivate bilingual, biliterate, and culturally confident students who...

Receptionist, Physician Practice

  • East Greenwich, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • East Greenwich, RI
  • 7 days ago

Must possess good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills and ability to deal effectively with staff, physicians and patients in a courteous manner....

Guest Services Representative / Diet Technician

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 8 days ago

Patient customer service related to meal service such as review/selection of menu with patients, meal delivery to patients, understanding of diet orders an ability to translate into menu...

Guest Service Representative

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 9 days ago

Guest Services Representative ```Job Overview: We are seeking a friendly and customer-oriented Guest Service Agent to join our team....

Receptionist

  • Coventry, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Coventry, RI
  • 12 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....

Receptionist

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 12 days ago

Overview We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. Atria Senior Living's family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a...

Care Coordinator (Medical Receptionist/PSR)

  • Warwick, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 12 days ago

Overview Pappas OPT Physical Sports,and Hand Therapy, a member of the Confluent Health family, is looking for a FULL-TIME Medical Front Desk Receptionist (Care Coordinator) to join our team! At...

Dental Receptionist

  • Johnston, RI
  • 13 days ago
  • Johnston, RI
  • 13 days ago

Dental Receptionist Full-time (40 hours per week) General Responsibility: The dental receptionist serves as the focal point for the practice management software, if applicable. The dental...

Guest Service Representative (Full Time & Part Time)

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 13 days ago

We are currently looking for front desk agents to join our Team! The Courtyard® by Marriott -Providence Lincoln is situated minutes from Twin River Casino, Bryant University and Kirkbrae Country...

Front Desk Supervisor

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 14 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 14 days ago

Create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely action plans to remedy guest service deficiencies....

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Rhode Island

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Rhode Island offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.2%
Bachelor's Degree
23.0%
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 Rhode Island
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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