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Summary Description


	Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages, arrange or give advice on transportation, business services or entertainment, or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Activities Concierge

2.	Chef Concierge

3.	Chef Concierge/Director of Guest Relations

4.	Chief Concierge

5.	Chief Concierge (Head Concierge)

6.	Chief Lifestyle Officer

7.	Club Concierge

8.	Concierge

9.	Conference Concierge

10.	Guest Service Agent

11.	Guest Service Supervisor

12.	Head Concierge

13.	Hospitality Aide

14.	Hotel Concierge

15.	Hotel Guest Service Agent

16.	Hotel Lobby Concierge

17.	Lobby Concierge

18.	NCA Certified Concierge

19.	Personal Assistant

Job Tasks

	Make reservations for patrons, such as for dinner, spa treatments, or golf tee times, and obtain tickets to special events. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Provide information about local features, such as shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational destinations. Provide attraction or event information to patrons.

	Make travel arrangements for sightseeing or other tours. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Receive, store, or deliver luggage or mail. Deliver items. Handle luggage or other possessions for patrons.

	Carry out unusual requests, such as searching for hard-to-find items or arranging for exotic services, such as hot-air balloon rides. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Pick up and deliver items or run errands for guests. Deliver items.

	Provide directions to guests. Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.

	Arrange for interpreters or translators when patrons require such services. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Provide business services for guests, such as sending or receiving faxes or shipping packages. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Plan special events, parties, or meetings, which may include booking musicians or celebrities. Organize recreational activities or events.

	Arrange childcare services for guests. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Perform office duties on a temporary basis when needed. Perform administrative or clerical tasks.

	Arrange for the replacement of items lost by travelers. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Clean and tidy hotel lounge. Clean work areas or facilities.

	Provide food and beverage services to guests. Sell products or services.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

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