Also called: Doorman, Door Attendant
Greets arriving guests at a hotel's front door, hails cabs, and helps with luggage.
A doorperson welcomes guests by name, opens car doors, whistles for taxis, gives directions to restaurants, and is the first and last face guests see.
Estimate; tips add a lot at luxury hotels.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No experience needed; hotels train you on the job in guest service, and knowing the local area well is a plus.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Tracks baggage porters and bellhops.
Low risk for 10 years. Greeting guests at the door and helping with cabs and bags is live, personal service.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at large city hotels for door staff openings
Classes: Hospitality CTE class, Spanish, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-6011.
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