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Front Desk Agent (Hotel)

Guru Hospitality
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
Responsibilities:

A Front Desk Clerk is responsible for assisting Guest Service Agents in checking in and checking out guests in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability

As a Front Desk Clerk, you would be responsible for assisting Guest Service Agents in checking in and checking out guests in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Assist Guest Service Agents and Front Office leadership with the checking in and checking out of guests.

Respond to guest inquiries and in a timely, friendly and efficient manner

Provide driving and/or walking directions to guests to local destinations.

Ensure a high level of product knowledge of the hotel, including, but not limited to, directions, hours of outlet operation, hotel services, hotel events and local and community events and attractions

Assist fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships

Provide or obtain accurate information

Assist with guest check-in/out

Respond to guest inquiries efficiently

Provide directions and local recommendations

Maintain hotel product knowledge

Support team members and other departments

Qualifications:

Passion for exceptional guest experiences.

Integrity, urgency, and discipline

Strong customer focus, adaptability, and dependability

Job Description:

A Front Desk Clerk is responsible for assisting Guest Service Agents in checking in and checking out guests in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

As a Front Desk Clerk, You Would Be Responsible For Assisting Guest Service Agents In Checking In And Checking Out Guests In The Hotel’s Continuing Effort To Deliver Outstanding Guest Service And Financial Profitability. Specifically, You Would Be Responsible For Performing The Following Tasks To The Highest Standards:

  • Assist Guest Service Agents and Front Office leadership with the checking in and checking out of guests.
  • Respond to guest inquiries and in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
  • Provide driving and/or walking directions to guests to local destinations
  • Ensure a high level of product knowledge of the hotel, including, but not limited to, directions, hours of outlet operation, hotel services, hotel events and local and community events and attractions
  • Assist fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships
  • Provide or obtain accurate information

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