Front Office Receptionist

Olivia Hotels Collection; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Olivia Hotels Collection in Lisbon is looking for an experienced Front Office Receptionist to join Olivia Lisboa, our new hotel project in Lisbon.

You will be the face of Olivia Lisboa, delivering warm, professional and personalised service and guiding guests from arrival to departure with discretion and care.

Fluency in English is essential, with Spanish or additional languages considered a strong advantage, and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Front Office experience in a 4-star Superior or 5-star hotel.
• Experience in luxury hospitality.
• Fluent or advanced English.
• Spanish or additional languages is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Natural ability to anticipate guest needs and exceed expectations.
• Discretion, elegance, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Proactive, positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to stay composed in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage with guests in a warm, professional and personalised manner.
• Deliver a seamless experience throughout the guest journey, from arrival to departure.
• Handle check-in and check-out with discretion and attention to detail.
• Anticipate guest preferences and needs, offering personalised solutions.
• Build genuine relationships with guests and create memorable moments.
• Handle requests, feedback and challenging situations with confidence and professionalism.
• Work closely with all hotel departments to ensure a seamless and consistent guest experience.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and provide personalised recommendations.
• Represent Olivia's standards of service excellence, elegance and hospitality at every interaction.

Skills

Front Office experience

Luxury hospitality experience

English proficiency

Spanish or other languages

Communication & interpersonal skills

Guest service mindset

Discretion & professionalism

Flexibility in shifts

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Luxury hospitality is not only about what we offer. It is about how we make our guests feel.

At Olivia Hotels Collection, we are looking for an experienced Front Office Receptionist to join the team at Olivia Lisboa, our new hotel project in Lisbon.

We are looking for a hospitality professional who understands that exceptional service goes beyond procedures. Someone who knows how to anticipate needs, create genuine connections and turn every guest interaction into a memorable experience.

Your role

As part of our Front Office team, you will be one of the faces of Olivia Lisboa and an essential part of the guest journey.

You will:

• Welcome and engage with guests in a warm, professional and personalised manner.
• Deliver a seamless experience throughout the entire guest journey, from arrival to departure.
• Handle check-in and check-out with efficiency, discretion and attention to detail.
• Anticipate guest preferences and needs, offering thoughtful and personalised solutions.
• Build genuine relationships with guests and create memorable moments.
• Handle requests, feedback and challenging situations with confidence and professionalism.
• Work closely with all hotel departments to ensure a seamless and consistent guest experience.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience through upselling and personalised recommendations.
• Represent Olivias standards of service excellence, elegance and hospitality at every interaction.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a Front Office position within a 4-star Superior or 5-star hotel is essential.
• Experience in luxury or upscale hospitality will be highly valued.
• A genuine passion for guest service and hospitality.
• Fluent or advanced English.
• Spanish and/or additional languages will be considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A natural ability to anticipate guest needs and exceed expectations.
• Discretion, elegance, professionalism and attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to service excellence.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Why Olivia?

Joining Olivia Hotels Collection means becoming part of a growing hospitality group with a clear ambition: to create distinctive hotels where people, authenticity and exceptional experiences are at the heart of everything we do.

At Olivia Lisboa, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the opening and development of a new hotel concept in Lisbon, working alongside a professional and international team.

Are you ready to make a difference?

If you have built your career in 4-star Superior or 5-star hotels, understand the standards of luxury hospitality and genuinely enjoy creating exceptional experiences for guests, we would love to meet you.

Your experience matters. Your attitude makes the difference.