Occupation

Concierges

Human Advantage 81%

Strongly human-essential role

AI Automation Risk Low Risk
2.5 / 10

This occupation requires complex human judgment, social interaction, and creative problem-solving that are difficult to automate.

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.

Also Known As: Activities Concierge, Certified Concierge, Chef Concierge, Club Concierge, Concierge, Concierge Security Officer, Conference Concierge, Event Concierge +15 more

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Core Tasks

  1. Provide directions to guests.
  2. Make reservations for patrons, such as for dinner, spa treatments, or golf tee times, and obtain tickets to special events.
  3. Provide information about local features, such as shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational destinations.
  4. Make travel arrangements for sightseeing or other tours.
  5. Provide business services for guests, such as sending or receiving faxes or shipping packages.
  6. Arrange childcare services for guests.
  7. Pick up and deliver items or run errands for guests.
  8. Order flowers for guests.
  9. Carry out unusual requests, such as searching for hard-to-find items or arranging for exotic services, such as hot-air balloon rides.
  10. Receive, store, or deliver luggage or mail.
  11. Plan special events, parties, or meetings, which may include booking musicians or celebrities.
  12. Perform office duties on a temporary basis when needed.
  13. Arrange for interpreters or translators when patrons require such services.
  14. Arrange for the replacement of items lost by travelers.

Supplemental Tasks (2)

  1. Provide food and beverage services to guests.
  2. Clean and tidy hotel lounge.

Emerging Tasks

New and evolving responsibilities for this role:

  • Assist guests with special needs by providing equipment such as wheelchairs.
  • Book airline or train tickets, reserve rental cars, or arrange shuttle service for guests.

Education & Training

Job Zone 3 Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
32%
Some College Courses
27%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
23%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
9%
Bachelor's Degree
9%

Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Yardi software

Software (13)

  • Billing software
  • Budgeting software
  • Delphi Technology
  • Mapping software
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Web browser software
  • Work scheduling software

Tools & Equipment (9)

  • Computer laser printers
  • Copy machines
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Mobile radios
  • Multiline telephone systems
  • Smart phones
  • Tablet computers

Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

Accommodations Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

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