Front Desk Associate / Hotel

Comfort Suites; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Suites Hazard, KY, is seeking a friendly front desk associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide prompt, professional service, welcome guests, answer calls, and direct inquiries to the appropriate departments.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean front desk, processing payments, updating guest records, generating reports, and standing 6-8 hours daily. A high school diploma and 1-2 years in customer service are required; hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of customer service experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival and provide prompt, professional service.
• Answer incoming calls and direct to the appropriate party or department; take messages as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk area and common areas.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Update and maintain guest records in the reservation system.
• Process payments and reconcile cash drawer at the end of each shift.
• Generate reports as needed.
• Stand for 6-8 hours per day.
• Assist with check-in, check-out, and other transaction inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Friendly personality

Organization

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property Management System (PMS)

Job description

The first and last impression of our hotelis made at the front desk. We’re looking for a friendly, customer service-oriented individual to join our team as a front desk associate. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. He or she will be responsible for greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing inquiries to the appropriate departments. Additionally, the front desk associate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the front desk area and common areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival, provide prompt and professional service in a hospitable manner
• Answer incoming calls and direct to the appropriate party or department, take accurate messages when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk area and common areas
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Update and maintain guest records in the reservation system
• Process payments and reconcile cash drawer at the end of each shift
• Generate reports as needed
• Stand up for 6-8hours each day.

• Handle check in, check out, and other transaction inquiries.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a hotel or related industry
• Proficiency with computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office and property management systems

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time