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Hotel Or Motel Receptionist

OSCA 553231·ANZSCO 542113

Employed

8,600

Part-time share

61.7%

Female share

73.1%

Median age

32 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Hotel Or Motel Receptionist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Greets and checks in guests, and looks after their needs on arrival and during their stay in a hotel or motel.

What they typically do

  • Welcomes guests and checks them in upon arrival
  • Provides information to guests about hotel facilities, services and local attractions
  • Handles guest enquiries and resolves any issues or complaints
  • Takes and processes guest reservations and cancellations
  • Handles cash and credit card transactions for guest payments
  • Coordinates with housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure guest rooms are clean and in good condition
  • Maintains guest records and updates information in the establishment's booking system

Where they work

Accommodation and Food Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.2%
QLD
26.5%
VIC
19.5%
WA
11%
SA
6.6%
TAS
3.6%
NT
2.2%
ACT
2.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hotel Or Motel Receptionist.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.