7 of the Most Popular Types of Guest Associate Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Guest Associate Jobs

• Front Desk

  Salary range: $28,000 - $36,000

  A Front Desk job involves completing administrative duties in a company’s front office. For example, the receptionist at a hotel front desk checks in room reservations, greets guests, checks email, and answers the phone. Front Desk jobs require frequent interaction with people, so strong customer service and interpersonal skills are necessary. Time management skills are also key since Front Desk jobs require multitasking. These jobs may also require the ability to use front office equipment, such as a computer, multi-line phone, and copy machine.

• Front Desk Receptionist

  Salary range: $30,000 - $38,500

  A front desk receptionist is the first point of contact at a large company or office. Daily duties and responsibilities of a front desk receptionist include greeting and signing in visitors, receiving and sorting mail, scheduling meetings, and coordinating office activities. They are also in charge of answering calls, fielding questions from callers, operating a switchboard, and relaying messages to office employees. Front desk receptionists may also be asked to update appointment calendars, validate parking tickets, or perform filing and clerical duties.

• Server

  Salary range: $21,500 - $36,000

  A server is someone who works in a restaurant, providing customer service to restaurant patrons. Servers are responsible for greeting customers, taking orders, bringing their food and drinks, and clearing their plates when finished. They work long shifts on their feet and must be able to work under pressure.

• Guest Posting

  Salary range: $30,000 - $38,000

  Guest Posting is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Guest Posting jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Guest Posting job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Hostess

  Salary range: $24,000 - $33,500

  A host or hostess is the face of the restaurant, often positioned near the entrance. They greet guests when they arrive at the restaurant, seat them at a table, and provide them with menus. As the first and often the last employee that patrons see, the host's or hostess’s primary responsibility is to provide excellent customer service throughout their shift. Welcoming guests with a smile, informing them of their wait time for a table, and checking on them regularly to make sure they are receiving efficient service from their servers are all essential duties for this position. The host or hostess also distributes patrons evenly among the wait staff to ensure a fair workload for employees and enables guests to be served their meals and drinks quickly.

• Receptionist

  Salary range: $31,500 - $41,500

  Receptionists work in an administrative role in an office or other setting. They greet clients, patients, vendors, or anyone else who enters the company’s office or facility. The Receptionist is typically the first person you see representing the company, so part of their job is to make a good impression on everyone they meet. They also answer phones and other administrative tasks. Specific job duties depend upon the industry in which they are employed.

• Concierge

  Salary range: $31,000 - $40,000

  As a concierge, you are in charge of greeting people coming and going from the hotel or apartment building where you work and helping them in any way possible. You may be asked to arrange transportation, make reservations, or recommend various activities in your city. You must be committed to excellence in customer service and address any complaints and concerns guests or residents may have. A concierge should be friendly, easy to talk to, and professional at all times.