Hospitality Workplace Experience Receptionist

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JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for delivering the daily reception functions within Guest Relations. This includes; meeting, greeting and registration of clients, attending to and answering all calls, administering / co-ordination of all meetings as requested by the client
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Accountabilities:
Meet and greet large volumes of clients and visitors. Provide assistance based on their needs, including registration if required
Announce the arrival of guests to internal staff
Guiding internal clients through the Guest Relations intranet site as well as advising clients to book meetings through the Meeting Room Booking System, Condeco
Manage meeting room booking system – including booking all future and same day reservations, cancellations and/or amendments to bookings as per the clients requests
Ensure meeting rooms are maintained to the established standards. This includes checking rooms to ensure chairs are returned to their correct positions, crockery has been removed, tables have been wiped down, the telephones / AV are in position and there is no debris on the carpet
Ensure room statuses are accurate in the meeting booking system; vacant/dirty, vacant/clean by liaising with the catering team
Maintain the reception desk in a clean and tidy manner ensuring:
Desk is uncluttered and free of unnecessary items/papers/post-it-notes
Desk is free of all food and drink items
Reception telephones are sterilized on a daily basis and kept in good working order
Desk and drawers are free of personal items such as cell phones
Ensure reception and public spaces are kept clean and tidy with furniture in appropriate positions at all times. Liaise with cleaning team as needed
Ensure catering and AV services in meeting rooms are set up/correctly by liaising with both the catering and AV team. Backfill for AV tech as needed
Coordinate any catering, audio visual and equipment requirements requested by the client
Ensure all faults with furniture, fixtures and equipment are recorded, reported and rectified
Provide administrative support including compiling the key function forecasts and occupancy reports, reporting on statistical information
Report any and all client feedback to the manager of the feedback report
Rotate to all Guest Relations reception locations as and when directed by the Guest Relations Manager
Assist the Guest Relations Manager/Supervisor with any with administrative duties or project work as required
Process all incoming reservations
Assign reservations to appropriate rooms
Ability to organize and action high level of emails, phone calls and room requests
Health, Safety & Environment:
Report all incidents within specified timeframes
Carry out and keep records of safety and spot checks
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
HS Diploma or GED required.
Previous reception experience in a corporate or five-star hotel environment preferred.
A minimum of 0-1 year Front Desk, Concierge, customer service or other hospitality experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
None.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.

Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people.

Warm and engaging demeanor. Ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.


REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, handheld mobile technologies and applications; .

Good organizational skills. Ability to work flexible work schedules based on office needs. Physical ability to assist. Able to lift 30 lbs. Strong problem-solving skills. Highly adaptable and flexible. Ability to work independently with little supervision.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.


SAFETY

1. Complete at a satisfactory level all required and assigned HSE training
2. Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE related requirements at all times
3. Participate in all HSE related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
4. Report any condition which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required

In addition:
1. Be aware of and understand all safe work practices and procedures and potential hazards associated with the work environment
2. Maintain and wear at all times required appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Apply appropriate material handling techniques at all times,
4. Only operate warehouse equipment and machinery (e.g. pallet jacks, manlifts, etc.) if properly trained, qualified and authorized to do so
US Company Profile
About CBRE (NYSE: CBRE): At CBRE, you are empowered to take your career path into your own hands. Enjoy workplace flexibility in a global organization with tremendous scale. Work in an inclusive and collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Come experience the employee advantage at CBRE.
CBRE has 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.
As a Fortune 500 worldwide leader in real estate services, CBRE’s more than 90,000 professionals provide exceptional outcomes for clients in over approximately 480 offices worldwide.  When it comes to real estate, CBRE sees potential everywhere. We turn scale into strength, expense into performance, and property into prosperity. Visit cbre.us.

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