Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Guest Experience Hostess
Job Identification: 228851 Location: Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
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.
Here'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.
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Minimum of an HND / BS.c Degree
Experience in Food and Beverage/ Guest Experience department and/or industry
Previous experience of cash handling
Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations.
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.