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Concierges: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2025.

18 tasks shown

Core · Task 4529 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Provide information about local features, such as shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational destinations.

Core · Task 20259 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Make reservations for patrons, such as for dinner, spa treatments, or golf tee times, and obtain tickets to special events.

Core · Task 20260 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Provide directions to guests.

Core · Task 21203 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Order flowers for guests.

Core · Task 4530 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Make travel arrangements for sightseeing or other tours.

Core · Task 4533 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Pick up and deliver items or run errands for guests.

Core · Task 20262 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Plan special events, parties, or meetings, which may include booking musicians or celebrities.

Core · Task 24009 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Book airline or train tickets, reserve rental cars, or arrange shuttle service for guests.

Core · Task 20263 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Arrange childcare services for guests.

Core · Task 4534 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Carry out unusual requests, such as searching for hard-to-find items or arranging for exotic services, such as hot-air balloon rides.

Core · Task 24010 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Assist guests with special needs by providing equipment such as wheelchairs.

Core · Task 4531 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Receive, store, or deliver luggage or mail.

Core · Task 4532 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Perform office duties on a temporary basis when needed.

Core · Task 4535 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Arrange for the replacement of items lost by travelers.

Core · Task 20261 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Provide business services for guests, such as sending or receiving faxes or shipping packages.

Core · Task 4536 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Arrange for interpreters or translators when patrons require such services.

Supplemental · Task 20265 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Provide food and beverage services to guests.

Supplemental · Task 20264 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Clean and tidy hotel lounge.

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