hotel clerk

Thân thiện

A hotel clerk hands a room key to a guest at the front desk.

Definition

Noun: A hotel clerk is an employee of a hotel who works at the front desk, responsible for greeting guests, handling check-ins and check-outs, managing reservations, and providing information and assistance to guests during their stay. This role is synonymous with a hotel receptionist.

Usage

A "hotel clerk" is a countable noun. It refers to the specific job title or the person performing that role. - The primary duty of a hotel clerk is to ensure a smooth arrival and departure experience for guests. - You should ask the hotel clerk for a map of the local area. - The hotel clerk was very helpful when we reported a problem with our room.

Examples

• The hotel clerk handed me my room key and explained the breakfast hours.
• She worked her way through college as a hotel clerk at a downtown inn.
• Please give your feedback about your stay to the hotel clerk at the front desk.

Advanced Usage

• Acting as a hotel clerk: Performing the duties of this role, even if temporarily or unofficially.
  • While the manager was away, the concierge was acting as the hotel clerk.

Variants and Related Words

• Hotel receptionist (n): A direct synonym for hotel clerk.
• Front desk agent (n): A modern, equivalent term used in the hospitality industry.
• Desk clerk (n): A more general term that can refer to a clerk at any front desk, not exclusively in a hotel.

Synonyms

• Receptionist
• Front desk clerk
• Desk clerk

Related Phrases

• To work the front desk: To perform the job of a hotel clerk or receptionist.
  • He works the front desk at the Grand Hotel on weekends.
• To check in with the clerk: To report to or register with the hotel clerk upon arrival.
  • Please check in with the clerk before going to your room.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a hotel receptionist

Từ đồng nghĩa

• desk clerk
• hotel desk clerk