JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Front Desk Executive
Department: Administration
Location: Corporate Office
Reporting To: Admin Manager / HR Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Purpose
To manage the front desk and reception area professionally, ensure smooth visitor handling and telephone communication, provide administrative support, and maintain a welcoming and organized office environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Front Desk & Reception Management
- Manage the reception/front desk and ensure professional handling of all visitors.
- Welcome and attend to clients, guests, candidates, vendors, and other visitors courteously.
- Maintain the visitor entry/exit register and issue visitor passes wherever applicable.
- Coordinate with the concerned employee/department regarding visitor appointments.
- Ensure the reception area remains clean, organized, and presentable.
2. Telephone & Communication
- Attend incoming calls and transfer them to the concerned person/department.
- Handle general enquiries and provide appropriate information or direct calls accordingly.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while handling office communications.
- Receive and distribute courier, letters, documents, and other official communications.
3. Visitor & Meeting Coordination
- Coordinate visitor appointments and meeting arrangements.
- Inform concerned employees about the arrival of guests and candidates.
- Assist in arranging meeting rooms, refreshments, stationery, and other basic requirements.
- Maintain proper records of visitors, meetings, and important communications where required.
4. Pantry & Office Support
- Coordinate and supervise pantry boys and ensure smooth pantry operations.
- Maintain adequate stock of tea, coffee, drinking water, refreshments, crockery, and other daily essentials.
- Ensure proper cleanliness and maintenance of pantry items, crockery, and related facilities.
- Monitor consumption and inform the Administration Department about replenishment requirements.
- Ensure pantry staff follow proper hygiene and cleanliness standards.
5. Office Administration Support
- Support HR & Administration in day-to-day office activities.
- Maintain records of office stationery, consumables, and other administrative requirements as assigned.
- Coordinate with housekeeping, security, maintenance, courier, and other service personnel.
- Assist in arranging office meetings, events, employee refreshments, and other administrative activities.
- Support the Administration team in maintaining a disciplined and professional office environment.
- Coordinate the procurement of IT assets, office equipment, electrical appliances, and other administrative requirements by obtaining quotations, coordinating with vendors, preparing purchase requisitions, and ensuring timely delivery and installation.
- Maintain inventory records of IT assets, office equipment, and electrical appliances, and coordinate with the IT and Administration teams for repairs, replacements, and annual maintenance whenever required.
6. Candidate & Recruitment Support
- Receive candidates arriving for interviews and guide them appropriately.
- Coordinate with HR regarding interview schedules and candidate arrivals.
- Maintain interview/candidate records where assigned.
- Ensure candidates are attended to professionally during their visit.
7. Housekeeping & Facility Coordination
- Coordinate with housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness of reception and common areas.
- Report maintenance issues related to reception, pantry, meeting rooms, washrooms, electrical equipment, AC, furniture, etc.
- Follow up with the concerned maintenance/service team for timely resolution.
8. Records & Reporting
- Maintain visitor registers, courier records, telephone records, pantry stock records, and other assigned administrative records.
- Prepare daily/weekly reports as required by the Administration Department.
- Maintain confidentiality of company information and visitor/employee details.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional and courteous personality.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and email communication.
- Good coordination and follow-up skills.
- Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks.
- Good grooming and professional appearance.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Basic record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Ability to handle visitors and calls confidently.
Educational Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline preferred.
- Diploma/certificate in Front Office, Hospitality, Administration, or related field will be an added advantage.
Experience
35 years of experience in front office, reception, administration, hospitality, or a similar role preferred.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
- Professional management of reception and visitor handling.
- Proper maintenance of visitor and courier records.
- Timely handling of calls and communications.
- Availability and proper management of pantry/office essentials.
- Effective coordination with housekeeping, security, and support staff.
- Cleanliness and presentation of reception/common areas.
- Timely completion of assigned administrative tasks.
- Professional behaviour and adherence to company policies.
- Punctuality and reliability.