Front Office Receptionist

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Concierge to foster a positive, service-oriented environment. The role involves providing personalized services, customer support, and oversight for team members and visitors, ensuring high standards of service and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with a warm, friendly, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal services such as travel arrangements and event coordination.
• Ensures service excellence and compliance with company policies.
• Maintains records of service requests and evaluates concierge responses.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Summary

The Concierge acts as the heart of the workplace, providing personalized service to team members and visitors alike. The individual in this role creates a positive, service-oriented environment, acting as the first point of engagement with visitors and team members. The Concierge provides day-to-day oversight and direction for the Client, guiding task priorities to align with Host strategy and customer priorities.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provides personal services to employees and guests such as transportation & travel arrangements, office wayfinding, lobby appearance management, visitor volume tracking & reporting, reception services, visitor refreshments, storytelling & campus tours, meal & activity reservations, guest administrative support (preparation of meeting materials, shipping, laundry & dry cleaning services, gift & package orders, and other services as needed).
2. Demonstrates leadership and customer service, reflecting a warm, friendly, and professional greeting to all. Develops training and development sessions on topics such as customer service, handling difficult situations, attention to detail, etc.
3. Conducts business in a professional, friendly, and proficient manner. Coordinates with building owners and representatives about details for special events such as charity events, pop-up stores, special services, etc.
4. Maintains records and logs of service requests and their completion status.
5. Evaluates concierge responses to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
6. Ensures customers receive service excellence and are satisfied with the concierge team's ability to meet their requests.
7. Develops a file of services including transportation resources, accommodations, referrals, and local businesses and organizations.
8. Serves as a point of contact for the facilities team as a representative of the Concierge team.
9. Follows security and emergency procedures as defined for the property. Responds to emergency situations calmly and efficiently, summons appropriate assistance, and makes necessary notifications.