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Receptionist

A Receptionist serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately. Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival. Maintains security and telecommunications system. Informs visitors by answering or referring inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handles queries and complaints via phone, email and general correspondence
  • Confirms reservations, explain hotel amenities, give directions to rooms, and produce room keys
  • Handles phone reservations, confirms previously-made reservations, gives directions to the hotel and answers any questions customers have about the lodgings
  • Greets visitors warmly and make sure they are comfortable
  • Answers and forwards phone calls
  • Takes and ensures messages are passed to the appropriate staff member on a timely basis
  • Makes travel arrangements and schedule meetings based on all partners’ itineraries
  • Processes bills and helping clients or customers if they have any questions about their charges

Job Requirements/Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting and bookkeeping
  • Two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience
  • Proficient in English
  • Basic knowledge of computer software and office systems

Skills needed for this role

Receptionist has a personable nature, allowing them to greet office visitors or employees and make them feel comfortable. He/She must also be proficient in using digital calendars and typical office appliances like copiers, printers, fax machines and phone systems to complete their job duties.

Career Level

Less than 1 Year Experienced Employee

Job Specializations

Customer Service