Front Desk Receptionist

Glr Mines And Minerals; Chennai District; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Glr Mines And Minerals in Chennai seeks a Front Desk Receptionist to be the first contact for visitors and staff, ensuring a welcoming environment and supporting day-to-day reception duties.

You will greet guests, manage calls, handle mail, maintain logs, schedule meetings, and assist with general administrative tasks in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Prior experience in customer service or administrative roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, directing them to the appropriate person or department.
• Answer, screen, and forward phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Maintain visitor logs and issue badges when required.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and conference rooms.
• Provide general administrative support (filing, data entry, photocopying).
• Ensure the reception area is tidy, organized, and presentable at all times.
• Handle inquiries and resolve basic issues or elevate to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with office supplies inventory and ordering.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Professional appearance

Customer service experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Front Desk Receptionist

The Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees. This role ensures a welcoming environment, manages inquiries, and supports smooth day-to-day operations at the reception area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, directing them to the appropriate person or department.
• Answer, screen, and forward phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Maintain visitor logs and issue badges when required.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and conference rooms.
• Provide general administrative support (filing, data entry, photocopying).
• Ensure the reception area is tidy, organized, and presentable at all times.
• Handle inquiries and resolve basic issues or elevate to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with office supplies inventory and ordering.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Prior experience in customer service or administrative roles preferred.

Work Environment:

• Full-time, on-site role.
• Interaction with clients, vendors, and employees daily.
• Requires flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.