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Hotel Front Desk Clerks (NOC 6435)

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 What They Do

Hotel front desk clerks perform some or all of the following duties:


Maintain an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments

Register arriving guests and assign rooms

Answer enquiries regarding hotel services and registration by letter, by telephone and in person, provide information about services available in the community and respond to guests' complaints

Compile and check daily record sheets, guest accounts, receipts and vouchers using computerized or manual systems

Present statements of charges to departing guests and receive payment.

 Where They Find Work —
   Top Occupational Areas

Accommodation and food services 100%



The unionization rate (13%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations.


The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

 Related Occupation(s)


Other Occupations in Travel, Accommodation, Amusement and Recreation (NOC 667)

Tour and Recreational Guides and Casino Occupations (NOC 644)

Travel Counsellors (NOC 6431)

 Something to Think About

Tip


Use the "Where They Find Work" graph to target your worksearch. It may be easier to get into industries with the most people in this field.

Want to work in an industry that hires fewer workers in this field? To be more marketable, check out whether you have the most up-to-date knowledge and technology skills for that industry.

Check the provincial/territorial or local information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) for opportunities in your area.


This page last modified on: 2007-03-31  

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