Front Office Receptionist

Hilton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 2,800 - 3,900; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Kuwait City seeks a friendly receptionist to welcome guests, manage check-in and check-out, and ensure a seamless stay. You will assist with reservations, answer guest inquiries, and coordinate with departments to maintain service excellence.

This front-line role emphasizes warmth, integrity, teamwork, and ownership, with opportunities to upsell hotel services and contribute to a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer-focused and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to handle inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and check them in/out smoothly.
• Provide local information and hotel services.
• Promote hotel amenities to guests.
• Handle payments and upsell for revenue.
• Maintain appearance and assist with requests.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Upselling

Tools

POS system

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! 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.

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.