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Receptionist Job Descritption

Greet vendors, customers, job applicants and other visitors and arrange for transportation services when needed. Direct visitors by maintaining employee and department directories. May operate a switchboard to route incoming calls and place outgoing calls. Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring logbook and issuing visitor badges.

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Possess excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet clients as soon as they arrive and connect them with the appropriate party

  • Answer the phone in a timely manner and direct calls to the correct offices

  • Create and manage both digital and hardcopy filing systems for all partners

  • Make travel arrangements and schedule meetings based on all partners' itineraries

  • Deal with bookings by phone, e-mail, letter, fax or face-to-face

  • Complete procedures when Guests arrive and leave

  • Prepare bills and take payments

  • Take and pass on messages to Guests

  • Deal with special requests from Guests

  • Answer questions about what the hotel offers and the surrounding area

  • Deal with complaints or problems

  • Answer telephone calls and take messages or forward calls

  • Schedule and confirm appointments and maintain event calendars

  • Check visitors in and direct or escort them to specific destinations

  • Inform other employees of visitors' arrivals or cancellations

  • Enter customer data and send correspondence

  • Copy, file and maintain paper or electronic documents and records

  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail

Receptionist top skills & proficiencies:

  • Customer Service

  • Overachieving Attitude

  • Work Ethic

  • Verbal and Written Communication

  • Friendly

  • Professional

  • Adaptable

  • Patience

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail

  • Integrity

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Telephone Skills

  • Microsoft Office Skills

  • Listening

  • Professionalism

  • Customer Focus

  • Organization

  • Handle Pressure

  • Supply Management

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