Concierges

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.

SOC: 39-6012.00

Common Job Titles

Chef ConciergeClub ConciergeGuest Service AgentHotel Concierge

What You'll Need to Succeed

AI-generated

Key competencies for this occupation at a glance

  • MindsetModel exceptional customer service standards and professional demeanor when training new staff and representing the organization to external stakeholders.
  • MindsetEngage patrons with diverse personal service needs in hotel, apartment, or office building settings, responding to requests with cultural sensitivity.
  • MindsetPrioritize multiple concurrent guest requests for housekeeping, maintenance, and personal services while maintaining service quality standards across high-volume periods.
  • MindsetReconcile guest expectations with available resources and service limitations when negotiating solutions to complex or conflicting requests.
  • KnowledgeEvaluate guest service interactions and outcomes to identify opportunities for service improvement and relationship building.
  • KnowledgeApply knowledge of local transportation, entertainment, and business services when providing tailored recommendations to guests under time constraints.
  • KnowledgeInterpret guest communications and preferences using active listening and social perceptiveness to anticipate needs.
  • KnowledgeOperate property management systems and administrative software using Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, and scheduling applications to coordinate services.
  • KnowledgeCoordinate work activities across housekeeping, maintenance, and external vendor teams using multiline telephone systems, mobile radios, and email to ensure timely service delivery.
  • KnowledgeApply problem-solving strategies to resolve guest complaints and service disruptions independently, exercising judgment within established protocols.
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Concierges (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

44,200

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$30,770
10% of workers earn the following or more$58,050
Workers on average earn$40,770

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service5.0/5
  • English Language4.6/5
  • Administrative3.8/5
  • Administration and Management3.5/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.5/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordYardi software

Technology Skills

Billing softwareBudgeting softwareDelphi TechnologyMapping softwareMicrosoft PublisherWeb browser softwareWork scheduling software

Tools & Equipment

Computer laser printersCopy machinesDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMobile radiosMultiline telephone systemsSmart phones