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Can AI do the work of a Hotel receptionist?
Today an AI can already handle the first pass: repeat tickets, stock emails, a simple reset. The odd case, the angry customer, and fraud still need a person.
It is not a forecast of job losses either.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Hotel receptionist
30%
AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.
#42 / 103
View rankingHotel receptionist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Make and confirm reservations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- explain features in accommodation venue
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- implement marketing strategies
- maintain relationship with customers
- deal with arrivals in accommodation
- greet guests
- handle customer complaints
- process booking
- provide tourism related information
- handover the service area
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-4081.00· ESCO/ISCO 4224
IS WORK OVER?
Firefighter
12%
#103 / 103
View rankingFirefighter
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, intervention plans and classroom training.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Prevention inspections and hydrant checks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Fighting urban or wildland fire.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 4% | +0.9 |
Rescue at height, crash or collapse.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Emergency care at the scene.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Kit maintenance and station watch.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 12% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- put out fires
- rescue
- enter a fire
- Prevention inspections and hydrant checks
- Fighting urban or wildland fire
- Rescue at height, crash or collapse
- Emergency care at the scene
- Kit maintenance and station watch
- bombero
- firefighter
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411