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 Hostess you are responsible for making the guest feel at home by extending a warm welcome, assisting the guests to sit and later give them a warm send off. To assist in all ways to provide the highest degree of guest satisfaction – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
ResponsibilitiesHere's what you'll do during a typical day:
As a Hostess, you are responsible for delivering a warm, welcoming, and seamless arrival experience for guests, ensuring efficient seating, accurate communication, and service excellence at all times. You will also be required to demonstrate strong coordination with the Food & Beverage team and uphold Hilton standards. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Manage guest queries in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner
- Welcome guests upon arrival, acknowledge reservations, and escort them to tables
- Provide accurate wait-time estimates and manage guest expectations during busy periods
- Ensure guests feel recognized, valued, and engaged throughout their experience
- Handle guest complaints or concerns professionally and escalate when necessary
- Ensure knowledge of menu and all products
- Follow correct reporting procedures if faced with issues
- Practice Hilton Grooming standards including uniform dress code, cleanliness and personal hygiene
- Assists callers courteously and promptly, taking messages as necessary which are legible and accurate passing them on to the appropriate person without delay
- Has a good knowledge of the bar's sitting arrangements
- Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
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:
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
- Excellent grooming standards
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
Ability to work on your own or in teams
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Time management and prioritization skills
Emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
Professional telephone etiquette
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Minimum of HND / BS.c
- Experience in Food and Beverage/ Guest Experience department and/or industry
- Previous experience of cash handling
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations
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.
About UsSkills Required
- Positive attitude
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
- Excellent grooming standards
- Flexibility to respond to varied work situations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Time management and prioritization skills
- Emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Minimum HND or BSc degree
- Experience in Food and Beverage or Guest Experience
- Previous cash-handling experience
- Knowledge of food hygiene regulations
What We Do
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.
Why Work With Us
Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.
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