Hospitality & Food · New Orleans, LA

Hotel Front Desk Agent jobs in New Orleans, LA

Hotel front desk agents check guests in and out, manage reservations and billing, and resolve room issues, setting the tone for each stay from the first hello.

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$13–$26/hr
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$39k
Median, full-time
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Receptionist - New Orleans

Professional Alternatives · New Orleans, LA · Full-time
$16 per hour

Job ID#: 40732 Fun, family friendly and fantastic describe this law firm in the CBD looking for a fulltime receptionist. Hours will be 8-5 and you will be answering and routing calls as well as filing documents. Lots of…

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Storeroom Clerk

Hilton · New Orleans, LA · Full-time
$40 per hour

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Storeroom Clerk , you’re not just purchas…

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FRONT DESK AGENT 16 / HR

Wyndham Garden Baronne Plaza · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

The Front Desk Clerk at the Wyndham Garden Barone Plaza 201 Baronne St, New Orleans 70112 is responsible for providing attentive, courteous... ...course work in related field helpful. Experience in a hotel or a related f…

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Sales Receptionist

Milan Laser Hair Removal · New Orleans, LA

enhance their satisfaction and build lasting relationships throughout their experience with Milan. Oversee all administrative and front desk operations, which include answering incoming calls and scheduling appointments.…

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Clerical Assistant

DiverseGOV · New Orleans, LA · Temporary

Diverse Staffing Services, Inc. dba DiverseGOV is currently seeking dependable, highly organized, detail-oriented employees of good character who are ready to support the mission of customers who are federal, state, loca…

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Front Desk Agent

Hotel Saint Vincent · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

At Hotel Saint Vincent, we have a dedicated enthusiastic team of employees. We take pride in our employees and the products and services... ...such as credit issues/billing/folios Answer the Bell desk phone and provide i…

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Night Auditor

IHG Hotels & Resorts · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

Our hotels never sleep. So, we're looking for a Night Auditor to provide customer service support, balance the books and perform other essential accounting tasks to help us stay one step ahead of tomorrow during our late…

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Front Desk Agent

International House Hotel · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

The Front Desk Agent works to efficiently check guests in and out of the hotel in a professional and friendly manner with cheerful smart service ensuring guest satisfaction. Core Responsibilities: Anticipate guest needs,…

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Promotions Office Administrator

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival · New Orleans, LA · Full-time

Seasonal Position Dates: October 15 - May 31 Position Summary: The Promotions Office Administrator provides support to the entire Promotions Department. The Department responsibilities include marketing, media, advertisi…

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Hotel Front Desk Agent Fosse - Travel Team

The Hotel Task Force · New Orleans, LA · Full-time
$20 per hour

Lodging and Travel. 4 to 12 weeks national travel at a time Front Desk Agents will be the first point of contact for a guests stay, duties... ...! Responsibilities Register and assign guests to hotel rooms. Establish met…

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Receptionist/BDC

Paretti Imports · Metairie, LA · Full-time

Business Development Center (BDC) / Receptionist Paretti Family of Dealerships is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Business Development Center (BDC) / Receptionist to join our team. This role serves as the first…

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What hotel front desk agents earn in New Orleans

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $13–$17 $28k–$36k
Mid level $16–$21 $34k–$43k
Senior $20–$26 $41k–$55k

Adjusted for the New Orleans market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Property management systemsReservation managementPayment and billing accuracyConflict resolutionPhone and email etiquetteUpselling rooms and servicesMultitasking at the deskLocal area knowledge
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

A guest arrives at midnight and their reservation is missing. What do you do?

Stay calm, search alternate spellings and channels, and get them a room or a solution before assigning blame. The guest's night matters more than the cause.

How do you handle an angry guest complaining about their room?

Listen fully, apologize once sincerely, and offer a concrete fix like a move or amenity. Describe staying warm while working the system.

What property management systems have you used?

Name them, such as Opera, Fosse, or OnQ. If the hotel uses another, note that you have learned a PMS quickly before.

How do you approach upselling upgrades at check-in?

Describe reading the guest and offering relevant value, like a quiet high floor for a business traveler, rather than reciting a script.

Walk me through your end-of-shift balancing routine.

Cover counting the drawer, reconciling payments against the PMS, and passing a clean log to the next shift. Accuracy and handoff discipline.

Can you work overnight audit shifts or rotating weekends?

Hotels never close, so answer honestly. Night audit willingness in particular can fast-track hiring and promotion.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hotel front desk agents specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Name the PMS platforms you know, such as Opera, OnQ, Fosse, or Mews.

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Quantify the property: room count, brand or flag, and occupancy levels you handled.

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Include upsell revenue or enrollment numbers for loyalty programs if tracked.

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Mention guest satisfaction scores or review mentions tied to your service.

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List night audit experience separately; it combines the desk with accounting and is in demand.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Front Desk Agent
02 Front Desk Supervisor
03 Front Office Manager
04 Hotel General Manager
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