Front Desk Concierge — Welcome Founders & Guests (SF)

Y Combinator; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 5,510,000 - 8,266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Infertility benefit

STD/LTD

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

FSAs/HSA

Job summary

Y Combinator in San Francisco is seeking a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for founders, guests, and employees at our Dogpatch offices. You’ll welcome visitors, answer general inquiries, and direct people to meetings and events using internal YC software.

This is a full-time, on-site role, Monday through Friday. The receptionist should be prepared to stand and walk for most of the day while supporting daily office operations and maintaining a tidy, welcoming reception area.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, hospitality, or service-focused roles.
• Clear, friendly communication and strong organizational skills.
• Good judgment and ability to prioritize in a busy environment.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Comfort using email, calendars, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Welcome founders and visitors, manage check-ins, verify appointments, and direct guests to where they need to go.
• Respond to general inquiries with warmth and professionalism.
• Coordinate deliveries, mail, and incoming and outgoing packages.
• Keep the reception area and shared spaces tidy, stocked, and ready for guests.
• Coordinate with vendors, cleaning crews, and our Workplace Team as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Stay alert to activity at the front desk and entrances, follow visitor and security procedures, and promptly notify the security team of any concerns or unusual activity.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across YC, including our on-site security personnel.

Skills

Reception experience

Hospitality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Comfort with office tools

Tools

Email client

Calendars

Spreadsheets

Job description

Y Combinator in San Francisco is seeking a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for founders, guests, and employees at our Dogpatch offices. You’ll welcome visitors, answer general inquiries, and direct people to meetings and events using internal YC software.

This is a full-time, on-site role, Monday through Friday. The receptionist should be prepared to stand and walk for most of the day while supporting daily office operations and maintaining a tidy, welcoming reception area.