Receptionist

Job Title

Receptionist

Job Description Summary

The Receptionist plays a large role in creating a first impression of the company via in-person and phone interactions with individuals, including prospective clients, employees, guests and vendors who walk through the door or call the location. We are seeking a passionate and driven professional to act as an ambassador and liaison between our client, employees and visitors who come to the site. Ideally this individual cares deeply about the level of interaction and the quality of the experience the recipient enjoys during their initial interactions at the site. Greets and directs all visitors with enthusiasm, professionalism and courtesy. Provides very positive and professional first impression to visitors. Announces visitors to appropriate party promptly and politely. Directs guests and clients to the waiting area and provides snack or beverage experience when possible and appropriate. Establishes a strong rapport with clients, vendors and contractors. Adheres to company policies and procedures, following all safety and security protocols. This individual is expected to help maintain appropriate records for visitor logs, manages guest visitors and their needs. This individual keeps reception area, reception desk and all related areas neat and orderly and manages vendor work on site in conjunction with the landlord, property manager or Facilities Team.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Ensures a smooth and seamless employee and guest experience by communicating warmly, clearly and effectively with the employee, guest, employee host, vendors, etc. to meet the request at hand
• Consistently offers professional, friendly and welcoming interactions
• Answers and screens all incoming internal calls to handle caller’s inquiries whenever appropriate and possible. Re-directs calls as needed and takes adequately detailed messages when required
• Greets, assists and/or directs visitors, vendors and the general public employing a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor at all times
• Manages visitor badges and maintains appropriate visitor records
• Is actively visible in the reception area and always accessible to the customer via phone or walkie talkie. Provides advance notice to manager and customer for personal time off.
• Provides administrative relief and support, as needed, for Facilities personnel and mail room.
• Maintains guest registration logs via electronic guest management system
• Schedules, organizes and assists with event and meeting room reservations
• Reviews all appropriate documents, manuals and standard operating procedures to be familiar with details of engaging with guest visitors, employees and visitors
• Assists with any changes or new information promptly and reliably, following up with the customer to ensure satisfaction with course of action
• Ensures positive guest/group experience, through personal interaction and attendance at functions or other interactions throughout the day. Must be flexible to accommodate irregular and/or extended hours.
• Assists with administrative responsibilities, including supply ordering, visual inspection of Front of House and Client Office as well as other responsibilities as required and requested.
• Provides travel assistance, calling cabs, communicating arrival, etc.
• Displays professionalism and a sense of pride in all aspects of his/her duties and responsibilities
• Understands and adheres to all safety and security protocols
• Reviews internal work order system and reports service requests through building work order system. Communicates to building management as tenant/landlord liaison
• Coordinates necessary corrective actions by property management personnel, AV techs, or third-party vendors
• Serves as a liaison between client and building vendors
• Assists in the coordination of events/catering/ad hoc requests

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of reception, hospitality, and/or vendor coordination experience
• 2 years of experience in face-to-face interaction with customers preferred
• A pleasant phone voice and excellent verbal and written communication skills a must
• Organization and attention to detail required
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Work across a usual business hours and full work week (Monday to Friday) schedule.
• Proven computer experience essential including proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel required
• Ideal candidate must have a positive attitude and be comfortable in providing customer service to a diverse population

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Regularly use hands to operate office machinery including, but not limited to, telephones, computers, fax, and photocopy machines. Regularly required to walk, talk and hear

AAP/EEO Statement

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”