Receptionist | Hilton Dubai Palm

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah is seeking a Receptionist to deliver an exceptional guest experience from check-in to checkout, maintaining accuracy and efficiency at the front desk. The role requires a customer-focused mindset, high school completion, excellent grooming, and strong communication skills.

You will work closely with team members and may handle cash and foreign currencies in line with hotel policy. A positive attitude and professional appearance are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-focused industry is preferred.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure an efficient reception experience for Guests including check in/out and complete audit procedures as required
• Ensure that Front Office Manager and Reception Supervisors are kept informed of guest feedback
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times
• Attend training courses and assist Night Teams' training and development
• Demonstrate knowledge of hotel room categories, rates, packages and promotions
• Maximize room occupancy and use upselling techniques to promote hotel services
• Use correct procedures regarding foreign currencies, credit cards, and cash per hotel policy
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and health and safety legislation
• Follow policies when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
• Follow company brand standards
• Assist other departments as necessary

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Team player

Grooming standards

Positive attitude

IT literacy

Cash handling (advantage)

Education

High school certificate or equivalent

Job description

What are we looking for

At Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah Receptionists serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:

• Previous experience in a customerfocused industry


• Completed high school certificate or equivalent


• Positive attitude and good communication skills


• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service


• Excellent grooming standards


• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team


• Competent level of IT proficiency

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in cash handling

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

At Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah a Receptionist provides reception services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from checkin through checkout and complete audits as required.

What will I be doing

As Receptionist you will provide reception services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from checkin through checkout and complete audits as required. A Receptionist contributes to the first impressions of our Guests and therefore must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner


• Ensure an efficient reception experience for Guests including check in/out and complete audit procedures as required


• Ensure that both the Front Office Manager and Reception Supervisors are kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and or other departments


• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times


• Attend appropriate training courses when required and assist with the Night Teams training and development efforts


• Demonstrate a knowledge of hotel room categories room rates packages promotions and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties


• Maximize room occupancy and use upselling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities


• Use the correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy


• Comply with hotel security fire regulations and all health and safety legislation


• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems


• Follow company brand standards


• Assist other departments as necessary