The Front Office Executive Cum Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, clients, and vendors. The role is responsible for managing front desk operations, ensuring a professional visitor experience, handling communication channels, coordinating meeting room requirements, and providing administrative support to facilitate smooth office operations.
Key Responsibilities
Front Desk & Reception Management
- Welcome and assist visitors, clients, candidates, and guests in a professional and courteous manner.
- Manage visitor registration, issue visitor passes, and maintain visitor records.
- Ensure proper visitor protocol and security procedures are followed.
- Handle incoming and outgoing calls through the reception desk and direct them appropriately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable reception area at all times.
Visitor & Hospitality Management
- Coordinate refreshments for visitors and management meetings.
- Ensure meeting rooms are ready with required arrangements before scheduled meetings.
- Provide support during VIP visits, leadership meetings, and special events.
- Manage visitor parking and seating arrangements when required.
Administrative Support
- Maintain employee and office contact directories.
- Coordinate courier, postal, and dispatch services.
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, packages, and documents.
- Assist in maintaining office records and administrative files.
Facility Coordination
- Raise and track facility-related service requests.
- Coordinate with housekeeping, security, pantry, and maintenance teams for smooth operations.
- Monitor office supplies and support procurement requests.
- Ensure availability of reception and pantry consumables.
Meeting Room Management
- Manage booking and scheduling of conference and meeting rooms.
- Coordinate meeting arrangements, including refreshments and stationery.
- Ensure meeting rooms remain organized and functional.
Communication & Coordination
- Act as the liaison between visitors and internal departments.
- Assist HR in coordinating candidate interviews and onboarding visits.
- Support employee engagement activities, celebrations, and office events.
- Handle basic employee and visitor inquiries professionally.
MIS & Reporting
- Maintain daily visitor logs and reception records.
- Prepare monthly reports related to visitors, couriers, and reception activities.
- Support administration team in maintaining service records and documentation.
Educational Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline.
- Diploma or certification in Front Office Management, Hospitality, or Administration will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 4-5 years of experience in Front Office, Reception, Administration, Hospitality, or Customer Service.
- Experience in corporate offices, IT/ITES companies, or coworking environments preferred.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience with visitor management systems and meeting room booking systems.
- Basic knowledge of office administration processes.
Behavioral Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Pleasant personality with professional appearance and etiquette.
- Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to handle visitors and employees with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Visitor satisfaction and experience.
- Front desk response and call handling efficiency.
- Meeting room readiness and coordination effectiveness.
- Accuracy of visitor and courier records.
- Timely closure of administrative support requests.
- Reception area upkeep and professionalism.
- Adherence to company policies and visitor management procedures.
Working Relationships
Internal
- Administration Team
- Human Resources
- Security Team
- All Employees
External
- Visitors
- Clients
- Service Providers
Preferred Attributes
- Professional grooming and positive attitude.
- Hospitality mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and dependability.