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How to hire a bell person

Bell person hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring bell people in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a bell person is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new bell person to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a bell person, step by step

To hire a bell person, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a bell person:

Here's a step-by-step bell person hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a bell person job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bell person
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a bell person do?

Bell Persons are responsible for helping guests with their luggage during check-in and check-out. Their duties include greeting guests during arrival, and departure, retrieval of guests' luggage, escorting guests, describing room facilities, luggage verifications, and ensuring the lobby area is in order and clean. Bell persons ensure the safe storage of luggage according to proper procedures and deliver packages, faxes, and guests' messages. Bell persons must also maintain friendly and attentive service. Other duties include valeting cars, providing directions, and calling for cabs.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your bell person job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a bell person for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A bell person's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bell people from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    Here's a comparison of bell person salaries for various roles:

    Type of Bell PersonDescriptionHourly rate
    Bell Person$8-37
    ConciergeSpecializing in customer service, a concierge is responsible for assisting clients at establishments in the hospitality industry. Most of the tasks revolve around greeting clients and responding to inquiries, arranging appointments and making reservations, answering calls, and coordinating with the necessary personnel in the joint effort to secure customer satisfaction... Show more$12-20
    DoormanA doorman is responsible for welcoming guests at the entrance of an establishment, verifying their identity and visiting purpose, as well as checking their baggage to inspect possible restricted items or harmful materials. A doorman ensures the safety and security of the building, including inspection of packages and other deliveries, and reporting any suspicious activities within the premises... Show more$12-20
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Shuttle Bus
    • Reservations
    • Guest Luggage
    • Exceptional Guest
    • Hotel Services
    • Guest Inquiries
    • Cleanliness
    • Open Doors
    • Customer Service
    • Guest Satisfaction
    • Hotel Facilities
    • Hotel Guests
    • Guest Complaints
    • Local Attractions
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    Responsibilities:
    • Serve wine and draft and bottle beer.
    • Deliver guest folios, newspapers to in-house guests.
    • Create telephone connections to hotel reservations and in-house guests.
    • Maintain weekly schedules and tip report for bell staff.
    • Pick up mail and run various errands for owner.
    • Be aware of daily hotel activities, group and VIP arrivals.
    More bell person duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your bell person job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A bell person salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

    For example, the average salary for a bell person in Oklahoma may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level bell person usually earns less than a senior-level bell person. Additionally, a bell person with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

    Average bell person salary

    $38,156yearly

    $18.34 hourly rate

    Entry-level bell person salary
    $18,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 14, 2025

    Average bell person salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Massachusetts$48,277$23
    2New Jersey$41,746$20
    3New York$41,191$20
    4California$40,008$19
    5District of Columbia$38,265$18
    6Pennsylvania$37,394$18
    7Texas$32,337$16
    8Colorado$30,140$14
    9Illinois$29,860$14
    10Washington$29,684$14
    11Arizona$28,920$14
    12North Carolina$26,310$13
    13Hawaii$25,793$12
    14South Carolina$25,554$12
    15Nevada$25,130$12
    16Florida$25,000$12
    17Georgia$24,742$12
    18Louisiana$24,253$12
    19Utah$23,578$11
    20Wisconsin$22,946$11

    Average bell person salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Cornell University$86,658$41.66
    2Gold Key Processing$37,026$17.80
    3Aspen Meadows Resort$36,405$17.50
    4Remote$36,005$17.31
    5Embassy C E S$35,940$17.282
    6Prairie Band Casino & Resort$35,932$17.27
    7Doubletree$35,932$17.275
    8Lines$35,920$17.27
    9LAZ Parking$34,294$16.491
    10Vacasa$34,141$16.413
    11Proper Hospitality$33,808$16.25
    12Wyndham Vacation Ownership$33,260$15.99
    13Aimbridge Hospitality$32,921$15.83
    14HEI Hotels & Resorts$32,347$15.5518
    15Wequassett Resort and Golf Club$32,287$15.52
    16Hilton Grand Vacations$31,613$15.2017
    17Fantasy Springs Resort Casino$31,275$15.04
    18Monarch Casino & Resort$30,923$14.875
    19Propark Mobility$30,234$14.541
    20Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort$30,230$14.53
  4. Writing a bell person job description

    A bell person job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a bell person job description:

    Bell person job description example

    1.Responsible for efficiently and accurately completing the arrival and departure of each guest.

    2.Proactively interact, respond to, and anticipate guest needs for service; inquiries regarding Hotel features, services, outlet hours, and room accounts through effective communication, guest assistance, direction, and information provided within company policies/guidelines in a courteous, professional manner. Projecting a positive and upbeat tone of voice, maintaining eye contact, smile, and positive body language.

    3.Works the Bell Desk by writing tickets for baggage, helps with luggage and appropriately places guests luggage in holding area.

    4.May drive the Shuttle van and limousine as needed.

    5.Address guest concerns and or complaints in a timely and professional manner

    6.Regular predictable attendance is required.

    7.Knowledgeable of and consistently follow Nugget policies and procedures as well as appropriate local, state and federal regulations.

    8.Communicate effectively with all levels of the Nugget team and guests.

    9.Perform work in a safe manner and maintain a safe environment for team member and guests.

    10.Immediately report unsafe conditions and team member or guest incidents to a member of the management team or Security.

    11.Maintain a positive and professional image when performing duties or representing the Nugget and encourage others to do the same.

    12.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


    REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Guest Services Manager

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Minimum 19 years of age

    EDUCATION LEVEL:

    High School diploma or equivalent is required.

    LANGUAGE:

    Effectively communicate with others both verbally and in written form using the English language.

    EXPERIENCE:

    Previous experience in a hotel environment, Valet, or Bell Person preferred

    PHSYICAL DEMANDS ANDWORK ENVIRONMENT

    Ability to walk, stand, or sitfor long periods of time

    Ability to lift heavy baggage, up to 80 pounds, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time.

    Work environment may includesmoke and variable temperature, lighting, and noise levels.

    Work may be performed indoorsand outdoors during special events.

    LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

    Valid Nevada Drivers License, Clean 3 year DMV printout and Alcohol Awareness Certification required.


    Company DescriptionNugget Casino Resort in Reno began operations in 1955 as a coffee shop across the street from our present location. Throughout the years, the Nugget has become a premier Hotel/Casino Resort in the Reno/Tahoe area. We have over 1,500 rooms, eight award-winning restaurants, 110,000 square feet of convention space, a world-class spa and over 2,000 employees.

    Today, the resort offers a competitive benefits package in a fun and friendly setting. We have a sterling reputation for the friendliest employees in the industry, who strive to provide the very best in guest services. Work for the best, come to the Nugget!
  5. Post your job

    To find the right bell person for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with bell people they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit bell people who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your bell person job on Zippia to find and recruit bell person candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    To successfully recruit bell people, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

    Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bell person

    Once you've selected the best bell person candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a bell person?

Before you start to hire bell people, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire bell people pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $38,156 per year for a bell person, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for bell people in the US typically range between $8 and $37 an hour.

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