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Part Time Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and welcome guests in a friendly, professional, and guest-focused manner
  • Complete check-in and check-out processes accurately and efficiently
  • Answer phone calls and respond to guest inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Provide information about hotel amenities, services, and local attractions
  • Handle guest requests, concerns, and complaints with professionalism and urgency
  • Maintain accurate guest records and reservations:
  • Document all guest requests (room location, proximity, special needs, etc.)
  • Communicate clearly with guests when requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Review reservations for accuracy prior to arrival
  • Room assignment and preparation:
  • Assist with room assignments, ensuring special requests (ground floor, pets, medical needs) are reviewed and accommodated when possible
  • Prepare registration materials, including required forms (ex: pet forms when applicable)
  • Cash handling and reporting:
  • Accurately handle cash transactions and balance drawers at the end of each shift
  • Review and verify transactions to resolve discrepancies before shift close
  • Daily reporting and documentation:
  • Complete all required log book entries each shift, including:
  • Shift checklists
  • Key sign-outs
  • Required logs and notes
  • Maintain detailed and accurate notes for guest moves, incidents, and shift activity
  • Print and complete required reports (ex: Action Manager reports) and ensure items are properly cleared
  • Guest billing and folio accuracy:
  • Update guest folios at check-in, including email addresses and billing details
  • Ensure all required information is entered at time of arrival (do not leave for next shift)
  • Payment and policy enforcement:
  • Collect and verify valid payment methods for all reservations, including incidental cards for prepaid stays
  • Follow hotel policies consistently while maintaining a guest-friendly approach
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk area at all times
  • Assist with administrative duties including filing, data entry, and record keeping
  • Laundry
  • Cleaning and maintaining public spaces
  • Cross-department support and communication:
  • Communicate effectively with housekeeping, maintenance, and restaurant teams
  • Help ensure shared spaces (such as laundry and back-of-house areas) remain clean and organized

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong hospitality mindset with a commitment to exceptional guest service
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to problem-solve independently and handle guest concerns with professionalism and tact
  • Confidence in enforcing hotel policies while maintaining a positive guest experience
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn property management systems (PMS)
  • Previous hotel or customer service experience preferred
  • Familiarity with front desk systems and night audit procedures is a plus
  • Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus but not required

Additional Expectations:

  • Weekend and holiday availability required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to assist in multiple areas of the hotel as business demands
  • Opportunity for growth within the hotel and company

About the Role:

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospitality environment where attention to detail and guest service are key. Team members play an essential role in creating a welcoming and efficient experience for every guest.

We are looking for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in delivering a high-quality guest experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14

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