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Hotel Receptionist CV example

What to include in a hotel receptionist cv: relevant evidence, skills, sample achievement structures and template suggestions.

A useful starting point

PMS, check-in volume, and a recovery proof. One page. Skip “passion for hospitality” with no system. Skip this if you want hotel-manager roles.

These examples illustrate structure, not a real applicant’s history. Replace every sample detail with your own evidence. Follow the employer’s instructions on qualifications, registration, document length and file format.

Evidence to consider

  • PMS (Opera, etc.)
  • Night or day shifts
  • Languages
  • A complaint you recovered

Illustrative achievement bullets

  • Front desk in a 120-room 4-star; 40+ check-ins on peak Saturdays
  • Opera PMS; cash and card floats balanced each shift
  • Recovered a double-booked room with a documented upgrade log
  • French B1 used weekly with inbound guests

Relevant skills to substantiate

PMS · Check-in/out · Cash handling · Complaint recovery · Languages · Night/day shifts

What to leave out

  • Photos unless the brand’s process uses them
  • Guest names
  • Two pages

Choose a layout

Explore the classic template or use it in the CV builder. This is a suggested layout; follow the vacancy’s requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Do languages belong?

Yes if you can use them on the desk. Overstating fluency fails the first French guest.

Photo?

Follow the brand. Many UK hotels still do not need one on the CV.

One page?

Yes.