Guest Service Agent / Associate

Hilton; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Durban is seeking a friendly Guest Service Agent to welcome guests, manage check-in and check-out, and provide knowledge about our hotel and the local area. You will help guests with inquiries, assist with payments, and ensure a smooth and memorable stay.

The role emphasizes up-selling hotel amenities, delivering outstanding service, and collaborating with team members to maintain Hilton's renowned hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Hospitality orientation and guest service mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in transactions.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and handle check-in/check-out efficiently.
• Process charges, payments, and issue receipts using POS.
• Share hotel information and local area details with guests.
• Promote hotel services and upsell amenities to guests.
• Respond to guest requests with care and resolve concerns promptly.

Job description

Job Identification

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 Guest Service Agent , 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.