Guest Service Executive - Japanese speaking (Conrad Centennial Singapore)
With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it's with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.
A Japanese Guest Service Executive needs to ensure that our guests receive an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out. This includes all Japanese speaking guests.
What will I be doing
As a Japanese Guest Service Executive, you are part of the Front Office Team which is the main connection between Guests, the Hotel and the various hotel departments. You are responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Assist all Japanese speaking guests to ensure that they have a memorable experience and stay
Handles Japanese email inbox
Comes up with processes to improve Japanese guests satisfaction scores
Manage front desk operations by completing a checklist of important daily tasks, determining room and rate availability and making decisions that are in the best interest of the hotel.
Assist Guest Service Agents, Operators, Reservation Agents, Bell Attendants and other departments with any questions or requests
Resolve customer complaints by conducting thorough investigation of the situation and coming up with the most effective resolution
Prepare and conduct daily pre-shift meetings, communicate effectively with all staff and provide them with any information necessary to provide guest service in accordance with Hilton Standards
Perform other duties assigned by the Front Office Manager or Assistant Front Office Manager
Respond promptly to guest requests for a supervisor or manager
Ensure that a detailed hand over is carried out between shifts including the volume of business, special guests, tasks to be clarified/completed and any special events that are taking place
Ensure a high level of product knowledge of the hotel and the local area, and know what is happening in the hotel
Ensure our customers receive a fast, efficient and friendly check in and check out
Ensure all customers queries or requests are handled in a polite, efficient manner and a high level of customer service is consistently maintained
Preparation and co-ordination of group arrivals/departures.
Ensure a good performance oriented working environment within the department and motivate the staff
Participate regularly in training courses and put the skills learned there into practice
Receives payment by cash, credit cards, cheques, etc. and is able to post these in the computer correctly
Have detailed knowledge of the fire, safety and evacuation procedures of the hotel
Have knowledge of all the equipment and installations on the Executive Floor, and able to work there independently in conformity with the established standard and take over shifts if necessary
What are we looking for
A Japanese Guest Service Executive serving Hilton Brand hotels is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information to resolve conflicts
Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use and operation of a calculator to prepare complex mathematical calculations without error
Ability to listen effectively and comprehend the English language to understand and obtain instructions and information
Ability to see and hear in order to observe and detect signs of emergency situations
What will it be like to work for Hilton
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 . 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!
