Reservations Agent - Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur, WP. Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, MYS
In-Office
Entry level
Events • Food • Travel • Hospitality • Hotels & Resorts
Come for the job, stay for your career.
The Role
Handles hotel reservation inquiries, converts bookings, upsells accommodations, and supports revenue maximization. Maintains guest and internal stakeholder relationships, processes correspondence, verifies billing requirements, coordinates special requests, manages reservation records, and follows hotel policies and brand standards. Provides prompt, professional service while operating OnQ and collaborating with Commercial and Front Office teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

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! You will maximise revenue by actively converting enquiries into confirmed bookings, ensuring profitability for the Hotel. You will develop and maintain key relationships with new and repeat guests, as well as the key internal stakeholder team, specifically the entire Commercial and Front Office teams. As a Reservations Agent, you’re not just helping manage the hotel’s reservations operations – 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:

  • To familiarize himself/herself with all Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur policies and procedures. 

  • To answer phone calls on reservations promptly and according to Waldorf Astoria Brand Standards. 

  • To be well versed in OnQ operations. 

  • To upsell accommodation whenever possible to maximize revenue. 

  • To be aware of booking capacity of the OnQ system. 

  • To handle all correspondence on the day received and reply promptly within 24 hours. 

  • To ensure that all special billing requirements have passed credit clearance and letters of authorization are received prior to guests’ arrival. 

  • To advise immediate supervisor on any deviations in rate application or reservation arrangement. 

  • To coordinate special requests with respective departments. 

  • To maintain systematic files of all Reservations record and office correspondence. 

  • To assume other duties as delegated

Qualifications

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.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a warm, professional demeanor.
  • Proven organizational and administrative abilities, with excellent time management.
  • Ability to multitask, stay detail-oriented, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in hotel systems (e.g., OnQ, Delphi) and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Prior hospitality experience and fluency in English (for translation tasks) are advantageous.
About Us
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. 

Skills Required

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a warm, professional demeanor
  • Proven organizational and administrative abilities with excellent time management
  • Ability to multitask, remain detail-oriented, and deliver high-quality work under pressure
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in hotel systems such as OnQ and Delphi
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Prior hospitality experience
  • Fluency in English for translation tasks

Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
  • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
500,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

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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