
Front Office Agent
Key Skills
Job Description
Our hotel offers the award-winning rooftop bar LuminAir, the vibrant new WE ARE EDN restaurant and bar, Amsterdam’s most extensive breakfast buffet, and an in-house LOT61 coffee store. Our recently refurbished 557 guest rooms and 15 versatile meeting rooms, make our hotel a dynamic and exciting place to work.
Are you looking for a workplace that combines a high level of service with a casual atmosphere? Look no further!
And, before we forget, in addition to the many facilities within our hotel, you can of course enjoy Hilton service yourself, worldwide and at a discount!
As all of our facilities are at your disposal, you will know the hotel like the back of your hand! This gives you the opportunity to provide our guests the best experience and recommendations. In order to ensure our guests have a memorable stay, you will also be in close contact with all other departments within our hotel.
Responsibilities
This will involve a variety of tasks, with the main focus being:
· You will be the first point of contact for all guests and will interact with guests throughout every step of their stay, from check-in to check-out and will take ownership for responding to guests' needs with accuracy and professionalism.
· Answering the main switchboard
· Dealing with a variety of enquires,
· Providing information to assist guests and coordinating external and internal calls.
· Ensure smooth service to the highest quality standards in all aspects of the operation, keeping in mind our brand values and standards
You will join a friendly and varied team with both Dutch and international colleagues.
Besides our great location, right next to Central Station, we have a lot more to offer. Since we work with a large, but no less cohesive team, we can offer a lot of flexibility in work as well as hours. By joining our Front of House team, you will become part of a welcoming, dynamic and above all friendly team that will make you feel welcome from day one!
And, before we forget, in addition to the many facilities within our hotel, you can of course enjoy Hilton service yourself, worldwide and at a discount!
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
Are you the type of person who notices every detail, makes every guest feel at home and is good at multitasking? Then you can put your skills to the best use with us!
Our ideal candidate has previous experience in hotels or a similar work environment and values hospitality.
To successfully fulfill this role, it is important that you possess the following skills:
· Good communication skills
· Enthusiastic, flexible and eager to learn
· Experience with hotel property management systems is a plus
· Experience in a similar position is a plus
· Good command of the English language
· And of course the ability to add a little fun to the team!
Equally important, what do we offer?
Being part of our team as a Front Office Agent means becoming a team member for one of the best employers in the Netherlands. Because taking care of our team is our top priority!
You will notice this by the following, among other things:
· A competitive salary
· Hilton Team Member benefits, which means nights from €40 incl. breakfast in Hilton hotels (+7,000 destinations) around the world
· The opportunity to offer Friends & Family Discounted Rates to Thirty Friends & Family Members
· Growth and training opportunities, including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University
· Global career opportunities
· Wellness initiatives to help you thrive and be your best self
· Travel reimbursement starting at 0 km with a maximum of 8.39 euro per day
· A pleasant, international work environment
· The best staff parties
· 50% Food & Beverage discount in our F&B Outlets
· Up to 50% Food & Beverage discount in various restaurants in Amsterdam affiliated with the Black Card scheme
· 50% Food & Beverage discount in other Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands
· Free use of our fitness center
Core Responsibilities
You will serve as the primary point of contact for guests, managing the check-in and check-out process while addressing their needs with professionalism. Additionally, you will handle switchboard operations, coordinate internal and external calls, and ensure all service standards are met.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has previous experience in a hotel or similar hospitality environment and possesses strong communication and multitasking skills. Proficiency in English is required, and experience with hotel property management systems is considered a plus.
Benefits
- Hilton Team Member benefits
- Discounted hotel stays
- Friends & Family discounted rates
- Growth and training opportunities
- Harvard Learning
- Hilton University
- Global career opportunities
- Wellness initiatives
- Travel reimbursement
- Food & Beverage discount
- Black Card scheme
- Free use of fitness center
About Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 201-500 employees
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is an unrivalled destination for prestige and luxury. Just 11 km and a 15-minute drive from Kuwait International Airport, we are located in the heart of Kuwait’s retail and entertainment district. We are connected to The Avenues, Kuwait’s largest shopping mall, featuring over 1,100 shops and 28 cinemas. Our guests enjoy an impressive array of dining options and facilities within the hotel and in the surrounding neighbourhood.