FRONT OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Hilton Hotels & Resorts; Arpora; On-site; INR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Goa, India is seeking a Front Office Associate to provide reception services from check-in to check-out, ensuring an exceptional guest experience and completing audits as required. You will work with the Front Office Team to greet guests, handle queries, manage check-in/out, upsell hotel services, and uphold brand standards while maintaining high grooming and service levels.

This role requires strong communication, multi-tasking, and teamwork, with training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-focused industry.
• Excellent grooming standards.
• Calm, efficient, and organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Professional manner with hospitality focus.

Responsibilities

• Handle guest queries promptly to ensure positive outcomes.
• Provide efficient front desk operations: check-in/out and audits.
• Keep Guest Service Manager informed of guest feedback.
• Deliver high level of customer service at all times.
• Assist Night Teams with training and development.
• Know hotel room categories, rates, and promotions.
• Maximize room occupancy and upsell hotel services.
• Process foreign currencies, credit cards, and cash per policy.
• Follow security, fire and safety regulations.
• Follow brand standards and cooperate with other departments.
• Support other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

Job Description:

A Front Office Associate provides reception services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from check-in through check-out and complete audits, as required.

What will I be doing?

As Front Office Associate, you will serve on the Front Office Team, to provide services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from check-in through check-out and complete audits, as required. A Front Office Associate truly influences the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, are responsible for performing 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 the Guest Service Manager is 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 up-selling 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

What are we looking for?

Front Office Associates 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 customer-focused industry


• Positive attitude and good communication skills


• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service


• Excellent grooming standards


• Calm, efficient, and organized with great attention to detail


• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a positive attitude when working with a Guest


• Professional manner with an emphasis on hospitality and guest service


• 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


• Front Office/Concierge experience in the hotel, leisure, and/or entertainment sectors


• Conflict resolution experience

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced 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!

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