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A Hotel Receptionist works on the front desk of a hotel or accommodation venue. You might greet guests as they arrive and check them into their room. Hotel Receptionists might also answer phone calls, take reservations and process payments. You might assist guests by providing information on the local area or organising hotel services such as housekeeping or room service.
Hotel Receptionists should have excellent customer service skills and be good at communicating. Interpersonal skills are important and you’ll need to be able to work as part of a team. Hotel Receptionists should be organised and able to handle several tasks at once. Time management is crucial and you must be able to prioritise your daily workload.
There are 5 courses available for people who want to become a Hotel Receptionist.
Possible job outcomes:
Get started in the hospitality industry with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. With this nationally recognised qualification you could work in bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, casinos, events and festivals. You’ll gain skills in communication and customer service and choose electives that support your career interests: food and beverage service, cooking, guest services, gaming, barista services, administration and customer service. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and their availability, plus training providers near you who deliver this qualification..
Average duration: 24 months.
Develop skills that will enable you to provide quality customer service when working in any sector of the tourism, travel and hospitality industry. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 2 days.
Need to level-up your customer services skills but don’t have time for a full qualification? How about taking the SITSS00077 Customer Service Management skillset? It’s a micro-set of three customer service training units and an official part of the government regulated Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package. Competencies include: developing customer relationships, dealing with customer complaints, responding to difficult situations with customers, resolving conflict, developing customer service policies and procedures, managing service delivery. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming course enrolment opportunities in your region..
Average duration: 5 days.
Get a job in the hospitality industry with the SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality. This nationally recognised certificate can help you find work at clubs, pubs, hotels, resorts, theme parks, cafes, restaurants, and bistros. The course covers: communicating with customers, interacting with guests and workmates from different cultural backgrounds, staying safe at work, hygiene controls in hospitality, cleaning, using equipment, and more. When enrolling, ask your course provider to help you select study units that lead to specific job roles, such as cafe attendant, bar steward, catering assistant, hotel porter. Enquire now for entry requirements, hospitality career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get a job as a kitchen-hand or housekeeping attendant with the SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality. This hands-on training course is recognised by employers right across Australia and delivers the essential skills you need to work safely and efficiently in the Australian hospitality industry. Competencies include: working in a team, providing information and assistance to customers, staying safe at work, using hygiene and infection controls. Choose electives that support a job role in either cleaning or commercial cooking. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and training providers in your area that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Hotel Receptionist generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen a strong increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 7,100 people working as a Hotel Receptionist in Australia compared to 6,300 five years ago. Hotel Receptionists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Hotel Receptionist interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Hospitality (Accommodation Services). This course addresses various topics relevant to customer service in the hospitality industry. You’ll be able to choose electives such as porter services, reservations and bookings and visitor information.
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Here are some potential career pathways within accommodation. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Accommodation
Concierge
$960 weekly pay
Hotel Porter
$865 weekly pay
Hotel Receptionist
Housekeeper
Front Office Supervisor
$1,350 weekly pay
Hotel Manager
Housekeeping Manager
$1,150 weekly pay
Maintenance Manager
Motel Manager
$1,250 weekly pay
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