FRONT OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait; Lucknow; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Lucknow seeks a Front Office Associate to welcome guests, manage check-in/check-out, and resolve inquiries promptly. You’ll use the PMS, communicate clearly, and coordinate with teams to ensure a memorable stay.

Key strengths include hospitality passion, professionalism, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. If you thrive in a fast-paced guest-focused environment, join our award-winning team and help create magical experiences for every guest.

Qualifications

• Prior guest service or front office experience in hospitality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with property management systems (PMS).
• Energetic, calm under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage check-in/check-out processes.
• Issue keys and provide welcome materials to guests.
• Offer hotel information and local knowledge to assist inquiries.
• Upsell hotel services to maximize revenue.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Guest service experience

Front office experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PMS proficiency

Multitasking

English proficiency

Flexible hours

Tools

PMS software

Job description

Job Description:

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! Long Description: You will be the first point of contact for guests, responsible for ensuring smooth check-in, check-out, and addressing guest inquiries throughout their stay. You play a key role in making guests feel welcome, ensuring that all their needs are met and that any issues are resolved promptly. As a Front Office Associate, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Previous experience in a guest service or front office role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle guest inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Proficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) and general front office procedures.
• Excellent multitasking skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing exceptional guest service.

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, 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 to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.