Hotel Desk Clerks

Hotel desk clerks work the front desk and perform a variety of services, such as registering guests, assigning rooms, and providing general information. For many guests, the front desk worker gives them their first impression of the hotel. There are approximately 265,400 desk clerks employed at lodging properties, large and small, in the United States. Desk clerks are also known as front office workers and reservation clerks.

Salary Range

Below $25,000 to $50,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Little Change or More Slowly than the Average

Personality Traits

Conventional

Helpful

Outgoing

Career Ladder

Hotel Manager

Hotel Assistant Manger

Front Office Manager

Front Desk Supervisor

Hotel Desk Clerk