Switchboard Receptionist - New York, United States - CBRE

CBRE

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Switchboard Receptionist - New York, NY

Job ID

Posted

07May2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Fulltime
Areas of Interest

Administrative, Building Management, Communications/Public Relations, Consulting, Customer Service, Data Centers, Executive Management, Facilities Management, Legal, People/Human Resources, Project Management, Property Management, Research, Sales & Leasing, Sales Support, Workplace Strategy

Location(s)
Manhattan - New York - United States of America, New York - New York - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America

About the Role:

The Switchboard Receptionist is the first point of engagement with team members and visitors alike.

This role acts as the heartbeat of the company by providing personalized services and administrative support to build a sense of community, crafting a warm, encouraging, and servicing atmosphere that improves the Experience.

What You Will Do:

Handle daily phone queries, central reservation inbox queries, and bookings (AV, meeting rooms, and catering requests)
Ensure all client requirements are met within the Guest Relations functions with a high level of professionalism
Welcomes tenants/employees and announces clients, applicants, and visitors. Maintains neat appearance of reception/lobby area, conference rooms café, and other common areas.
Performs general administrative duties associated with distributing packages and mail as needed.
May order and stock office supplies such as café supplies, equipment toner, printer paper, freight, and shipping supplies, etc. Determines standard supplies and information to be maintained at the front desk.
Follows security and emergency procedures as defined for the property. Responds to emergencies in a calm, efficient manner.
Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

HS Diploma or GED required. Professional hospitality accreditations are preferred.
A minimum of 1 year of receptionist, front desk, concierge, or other hospitality experience is preferred.
Passionate about service delivery and finds satisfaction with exceeding client expectations
Open and flexible work schedules.
Requires basic analytical skills with the ability to understand and carry out general instructions as well as solve problems in standard situations.
Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm demeanor, being able to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.

Ability to work requiring significant walking or through other means of mobility.

This includes standing in position for extended periods, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and/or pulling, and frequently lifting up to 40 lbs.

- ualifications,
- and experience

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.-
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.

If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
Host

Host is a service line of CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate organization. Our mission is to increase individual wellbeing, personal productivity and organizational effectiveness through peopleled, technologyenabled services.

Put simply:
our goal is to help people work smarter and delight in doing it.
Our experience offering connects employees to their environments - via technology, amenities, and communities that matter the most.

Host's scalable product suite includes concierge-quality services provided by talented CBRE "hosts"; world-class customer service training and certification; and a powerful, enterprise-grade technology platform.

The platform, which can be tailored to specific client requirements, features a robust mobile experience that allows users to navigate the workplace, schedule meetings with colleagues, reserve workspaces, use food and beverage services, and access building and concierge services.

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