A hotel cashier collects money from guests for their lodging accommodations and any other fees they may incur during their stay, including parking, valet, room service and telephone or computer use fees. She is also commonly required to maintain related records and files regarding financial transactions that take place at the front desk. Her job normally entails answering guest inquiries regarding fees and services.

Skill Requirements

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Good mathematical skills are required for this job. Although most modern cash registers or point-of-sale (POS) terminals automatically calculate fees and taxes based on the programming of their software, a hotel cashier is expected to be able to accurately calculate bulk room rates or corporate discounts and add up room and auxiliary charges utilizing a calculator or adding machine. Customer service skills are needed for this job, as well as the ability to work well with other hotel staff personnel.

Job Duties

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Besides processing cash, debit card and credit card transactions for guests, a hotel cashier is often responsible for preparing and submitting daily bank deposits. He may also be required to accurately complete sales tax reporting forms. If customers have questions or concerns about charges on their bills, the hotel cashier should be competent in addressing them to their satisfaction. If a hotel has safes or safe-deposit boxes to protect valuable possessions of their guests, the hotel cashier is frequently in charge of guaranteeing the security of the contents.

Work Conditions

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The environment in which a hotel cashier works is normally comfortable. She usually sits or stands behind a counter to perform her job. Manual dexterity is needed to operate adding machines and cash registers. Professional business attire is typically required for this position. Some hotels provide uniforms to all staff members to present a unified team image to guests and make their employees easily recognizable.

Educational Requirements

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A high school diploma or equivalent is generally required to be a hotel cashier. Completed coursework in hospitality management or customer service is considered a plus for hotel cashier applicants. Previous experience in cash handling, accounting, public relations or customer relations is desirable.

Salary and Advancement Opportunities

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This position commonly offers a wide range of career growth opportunities, especially in larger hotel chains. Positions frequently open up in sales, marketing, guest relations and entry-level management that competent hotel cashiers are offered. Based on information provided at CBSalary.com, the United States national average salary for a hotel cashier in 2010 was $17,378.