Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Forney, TX

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 Agent

  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Guest Service Agent

  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 12 hours ago

Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude....

Medical Office Receptionist Family Care Full-Time, Days

  • Mesquite, TX (10 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mesquite, TX (10 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Medical Office Receptionist Fast-paced, high-volume clinic is looking for top skilled Medical Office Receptionist Work location: 1519 North Town East Blvd - Suite 100 Mesquite, TX 75150 Work...

Receptionist

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Receptionist About Sewell: Sewell Automotive Companies is a family-owned business founded in 1911. Our mission is to provide the best vehicle sales and service experience for our customers. We do...

Receptionist - NE

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Afternoon Receptionist Needed 2p/10p* Position Summary Responsible for meeting and greeting residents, guests, suppliers and vendors in a memory care setting. Monitors visitors entering the...

Front Desk Supervisor

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service oriented manner....

Guest Service Representative

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 5 days ago

While no formal education or work experience is required, previous guest service experience at a bakery, restaurant or retail store is a plus....

Receptionist (Saturday / Sunday 2:00pm - 8:00pm)

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Communications Specialist (Front Desk), a crucial role within our community. As the first point of contact for residents,...

Front Desk Agent

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago

service and financial profitability....

Receptionist PRN

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Texas. A career at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed inpatient acute...

Receptionist_NE-TX_601-Residential Services

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Ability to respond to and assist callers and visitors in a calm, courteous and tactful manner. Ability to record accurate and complete messages....

Receptionist

  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (23 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Front Office Receptionist Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pay: 16 This is a long-term opportunity We're hiring a Front Office...

Front Desk Agent

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 8 days ago

As a member of our All-Star Guest Service Dream Team, the Guest Service Agent will be responsible for owning the guest experience from check in to check out....

Medical Receptionist

  • Murphy, TX (21 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Murphy, TX (21 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Therapy Partners of North Texas serves the Northeast DFW Area with 19 evidence-based clinics that provide comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and prevention strategies for...

Front Desk Coordinator

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from Forney, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Front Desk Coordinator? At CareNow, you come first. HCA Healthcare...

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Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs in Forney, TX

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

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants in Forney, TX 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 Forney, TX
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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