Summary
Hilton is hiring a Russian-speaking Receptionist for DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences in Sharjah. The role includes welcoming guests, handling check-in and check-out, processing payments, answering questions about the hotel and local area, and responding to guest requests. Candidates should have strong communication, customer service and organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; hotel experience is an advantage. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while further study in hospitality, business administration or office management is an advantage.
The posting
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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.
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.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in Business Administration, Hospitality, or Office Management are an advantage.
- Previous or current experience in a similar role within the hotel industry will be considered an advantage.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and friendly manner.
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office administration.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, manage appointments, and handle confidential information.
- Well-presented, punctual, reliable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.