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Hotel Front Desk Receptionist

La Quinta by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Job description:

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

We are looking for a friendly Hotel Front Desk Receptionist to be responsible for welcoming guests, managing online and telephonic bookings, and verifying guests' payment methods during check-in. You should have a pleasant and professional disposition with guests and other hotel staff.

To be successful as a Hotel Front Desk, you should provide guests with general information about the hotel and surrounding area, and stay up-to-date on attractions that may be of interest to guests.

Hotel Front Desk Responsibilities:

  • Check guests in and out.
  • Receive and manage reservations made online and telephone.
  • Verify guests' payment methods during check-in.
  • Assign rooms to guests and inform them of any specials offered by the hotel.
  • Provide guests with information about the hotel.
  • Keep knowledge of attractions near-by that may be of interest to guests.

Hotel Front Desk Requirements:

  • High school qualification or equivalent.
  • Previous hospitality experience would be advantageous.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-presented and professional appearance.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to learn on the job.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must have flexible hours.
  • Physically agile, and able to stand for extended periods.
  • Available to work shifts, over weekends and on public holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekdays & weekends
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Lafayette, LA 70503 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lafayette, LA 70503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12

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