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HOTEL FRONT DESK CLERKS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Tourist Lodging
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- front desk manager
1, record 1, English, front%20desk%20manager
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Front desk managers are primarily employed in the hospitality industry, where they oversee the operations of the front [or reception] desk at a hotel or similar establishment. The person in this position manages front desk clerks, schedules employees and handles employee issues before they escalate to upper management. Managers are expected to handle guest complaints and train front desk staff. A front desk manager also compiles reports for management, including occupancy reports and financial information. In some instances, the front desk manager also serves as a night auditor, collecting and reconciling receipts generated throughout the day. 2, record 1, English, - front%20desk%20manager
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chef du service de réception
1, record 1, French, chef%20du%20service%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- directeur du service de réception 1, record 1, French, directeur%20du%20service%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, masculine noun
- directrice du service de réception 1, record 1, French, directrice%20du%20service%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Hotel Industry (General)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Hotel front desk clerks
1, record 2, English, Hotel%20front%20desk%20clerks
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hotel front desk clerks make room reservations, provide information and services to guests and receive payment for services. They are employed by hotels, motels and resorts. 1, record 2, English, - Hotel%20front%20desk%20clerks
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6525: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Hotel%20front%20desk%20clerks
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Réceptionnistes d'hôtel
1, record 2, French, R%C3%A9ceptionnistes%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les réceptionnistes d'hôtel réservent les chambres, fournissent des renseignements et des services aux clients et perçoivent le paiement pour les services. Ils travaillent dans des hôtels, des motels et des centres de villégiature. 1, record 2, French, - R%C3%A9ceptionnistes%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6525 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - R%C3%A9ceptionnistes%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Hotel Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hotel concierge
1, record 3, English, hotel%20concierge
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification(NOC), an official occupational title in Group 6435-Hotel Front Desk Clerks. 2, record 3, English, - hotel%20concierge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Services hôteliers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- concierge d'hôtel
1, record 3, French, concierge%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 6435 - Réceptionnistes d'hôtel. 2, record 3, French, - concierge%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Servicios hoteleros
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- conserje
1, record 3, Spanish, conserje
masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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