Front Desk Manager

Lyte; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation policy

Collaborative, fast-paced environment

Cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Lyte in Sunnyvale is seeking a proactive Front Desk Manager to own daily operations and the front-of-house experience in our Sunnyvale office. You will open the office, greet visitors, manage mail and packages, and coordinate day-to-day logistics to keep the team running smoothly.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, strong ownership, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2+ years in office management or related roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk and provide reliable on-site coverage from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Welcome and assist employees, candidates, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Manage visitor registration, badges and meeting-room coordination.
• Own incoming/outgoing mail, packages and courier coordination.
• Support day-to-day office operations including supplies and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate and set up communal lunches and catering logistics.
• Prepare conference rooms and common areas for meetings and events.
• Support company-wide meetings, team events, and employee activities.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding, including workspace prep.
• Provide administrative support to teams as needed.
• Identify office needs and maintain a welcoming, organized workplace.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

multitasking

Proactive service

Independence

On-site availability

Visitor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Jira

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Front Desk Manager to own the daily operations and front-of-house experience of our Sunnyvale office. This role is responsible for opening the office each morning, keeping shared spaces clean and meeting-ready, greeting employees and visitors at the front desk, and coordinating the day-to-day logistics, from lunch orders to office supplies, that keep the team running smoothly.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on role for someone who takes ownership of the details, is comfortable juggling a wide range of responsibilities, and enjoys creating a well‑run, welcoming workplace.

What you’ll do

• Manage the front desk and provide reliable on‑site coverage from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Welcome and assist employees, candidates, customers, vendors, and other visitors.
• Manage visitor registration, badges and meeting‑room coordination.
• Own incoming and outgoing mail, packages, equipment shipments, and courier coordination.
• Support the day‑to‑day operation of the office, including supplies, conference rooms, kitchens, maintenance requests, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate and set up communal lunches, including catering, delivery, setup, and cleanup.
• Prepare conference rooms and common areas for company meetings, customer meetings, interviews, executive visits, and employee events.
• Support company‑wide meetings, team events, celebrations, and other workplace activities.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including workspace preparation and badges.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the teams as needed.
• Proactively identify office needs and help ensure the workplace remains organized, welcoming, and well maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in office management, workplace operations, corporate reception, administrative support, hospitality, or a related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional presence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing needs.
• Proactive and service‑oriented approach with strong ownership and follow‑through.
• Proficiency with standard business tools such as Microsoft Office, Slack and Jira.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Reliable availability to work on‑site Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Ability to lift and move packages and office supplies weighing up to approximately 30 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, hospitality, operations, or a related field.
• Experience in a technology, engineering, semiconductor, robotics, or startup environment.
• Experience coordinating catering, office events, meetings, vendors, and workplace services.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, visitor‑management, or workplace‑management systems.

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time‑off policy
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work oncutting‑edgetechnologies with a highly cross‑functional team