Automation index
How much of a Hotel receptionist’s job can AI already do?
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.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Hotel receptionist
30%
AI can already do 30% of this job.
#53 / 623
View rankingHotel receptionist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Make and confirm reservations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Ship agent
26%
#195 / 623
View rankingShip agent
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
ETA, berth and port services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Clearance, crew and the crew change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
The master, the terminal and the window clash.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Invoices, disbursements and the owner’s account.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The inspection, the delay and not losing the slot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
No extra demurrage, and the ship cleared.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ETAs
- berths
- ship clearance
- crew changes
- disbursements
- terminal windows
- owner’s accounts
- port inspections
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3331