Service Associate- Front Office (Receptionist)

Role summary

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The Service Associate – Front Office supports daily reception operations, including welcoming guests, completing check-in and check-out, handling reservations and payments, responding to enquiries, and coordinating with other departments. Candidates should have a service-minded personality, professional appearance, good communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous hotel or customer-service experience is preferred, while knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia is generally expected. Familiarity with hotel systems, cash handling, and basic computer applications is useful. The successful candidate is expected to provide warm, efficient, and accurate service, protect guest confidentiality, follow Shangri-La standards, and work flexibly across shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for personalised Asian hospitality, high service standards, and a strong focus on guest comfort. Its properties typically offer accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness services, and leisure activities. Shangri-La places importance on colleague development, teamwork, cultural awareness, and creating memorable guest experiences. In Indonesia, opportunities may be available in major urban and resort destinations, depending on current hotel operations. Benefits for employees can vary by property but may include meals, uniforms, training, service charge, medical support, and staff accommodation or transport in selected locations.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is a diverse archipelago with opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, diving, wellness, and events. Bali is the most internationally established destination, offering a relaxed lifestyle, beaches, strong expatriate communities, and a blend of Balinese Hindu traditions with modern tourism. Java, including Jakarta and Surabaya, provides more corporate and urban career opportunities, while Lombok, Batam, and eastern islands offer growing resort markets. Local culture values politeness, community, family, and respect for religious customs; appropriate dress and behaviour are important. Living costs vary, with Bali resort areas often more expensive than smaller cities. Foreign nationals must have an Indonesian employer sponsor the appropriate work permit and KITAS or ITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Applicants should confirm accommodation, insurance, taxes, transport, and permit arrangements before relocating.