Hotel room attendant | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Hotel room attendants make sure that hotel rooms are clean, tidy and inviting for guests.

  • Make reservations for patrons, such as for dinner, spa treatments, or golf tee times, and obtain tickets to special events.  
  • Provide information about local features, such as shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational destinations.  
  • Make travel arrangements for sightseeing or other tours.  
  • Receive, store, or deliver luggage or mail.  
  • Carry out unusual
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Hotel room attendants typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Hotel room attendant you will typically work early mornings.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    22,379 GBP *
    per year
    11,500 GBP
    18,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Hotel room attendant

    • 22,820 GBP
    • 21,247 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Hotel room attendant
    Average salary for full-time Hotel room attendant

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    Salary over time for Hotel room attendant

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 19,115 GBP
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    Future outlook for Hotel room attendants

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    Very good outlook
    115 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    3% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Hotel room attendant - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Hotel room attendant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 37% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 20% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 17% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    You can do a course before you apply for a job. Courses include:

    • Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
    • Level 1 Diploma in Preparing for a Career in the Hospitality Industry

    These courses include options in housekeeping and guest services.


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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Hotel room attendant.
    Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Hotel room attendant. Check that you know:
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    Accounting software Billing software; Budgeting software
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    Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
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    Internet browser software Web browser software
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    Office suite software Microsoft Office
    5
    Word processing software Microsoft Word
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    Things to highlight for your Hotel room attendant interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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