Receptionist (Russian Speaker) l DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences

Hilton; Sharjah; On-site; AED 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Sharjah seeks a friendly Receptionist to greet guests, manage check-in/check-out, verify details, issue keys, and provide welcome materials. You will be the first warmth guests feel during their stay, ensuring smooth arrivals and departures with courtesy and efficiency.

You'll use strong communication, local knowledge, and up-selling skills to showcase hotel services, answer inquiries, handle payments, and maintain accurate records while working as part of a professional front desk

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; business admin/hospitality qualifications are an advantage.
• Previous or current hotel industry experience is an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication with a professional, friendly manner.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office administration.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to maintain records, manage appointments, and handle confidential information.
• Well-presented, punctual, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a warm welcome: greet guests, check-in/check-out, verify details, assign rooms, issue keys, and provide welcome materials.
• Support efficient check-out: process departures, verify charges, handle payments, issue receipts, and use the POS system accurately.
• Provide hotel and local knowledge: assist with inquiries and offer information on hotel offerings and local area.
• Promote hotel services: use up-selling techniques to recommend amenities and maximize revenue.
• Delight our guests: respond to requests, resolve concerns with care and urgency, and manage messages.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business Administration / Hospitality (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Identification: 224684

Job Category: Guest Services, Operations, and Front Office

Job Schedule: Full time

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Receptionist , you’re not just ensuring a seamless check-in and check-out process – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Deliver a warm welcome: Greet guests upon arrival and complete the check-in process, including verifying details, assigning rooms, issuing keys, and providing welcome materials or bell service assistance

• Support efficient check-out: Process guest departures by verifying charges, handling payments, issuing receipts, and using the point-of-sale system accurately

• Provide hotel and local knowledge: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of hotel offerings, room types, rates, promotions, and local area information to assist with guest inquiries

• Promote hotel services: Use up-selling techniques to recommend hotel amenities and maximize room and service revenue

• Delight our guests: Respond to guest requests, resolve concerns with care and urgency, and effectively manage messages and communications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in Business Administration, Hospitality, or Office Management are an advantage.

• Previous or current experience in a similar role within the hotel industry will be considered an advantage.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and friendly manner.

• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office administration.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Ability to maintain accurate records, manage appointments, and handle confidential information.

• Well-presented, punctual, reliable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.