Front Office Receptionist

Confidential Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Midtown Manhattan seeks a polished receptionist to join its administrative team. You will welcome employees and visitors, manage front-office needs, and ensure conference rooms and kitchen areas are organized and well-stocked.

The role supports a fast-paced office and requires a proactive, client-facing demeanor. The ideal candidate will have 0–3 years in reception or admin support, excellent communication, and a strong sense of ownership.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in reception or administrative support
• Polished and professional demeanor with strong customer service
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Welcoming employees, visitors, and guests and maintaining a warm, professional reception experience
• Managing visitor check-in, incoming calls, mail, deliveries, and general front-office needs
• Ensuring conference rooms are clean, organized, fully stocked, and presentation-ready
• Overseeing kitchen areas, including stocking supplies, and maintaining an organized and polished environment
• Monitoring and ordering office, kitchen, conference room, and general supplies
• Managing and maintaining copy rooms and other shared office spaces
• Coordinating catering and restaurant orders for meetings and office needs
• Assisting with meeting setup and general office logistics
• Providing occasional administrative and office support as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service instincts

Polished demeanor

Office professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

A growing and highly regarded private equity firm is seeking a polished, proactive, and enthusiastic Receptionist to join its collaborative administrative team in Midtown Manhattan. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career administrative professional who enjoys being at the center of a busy office and takes pride in creating a welcoming, organized, and polished environment.

Location: Midtown Manhattan, near Park Avenue and 57th Street

Schedule: Fully onsite, 5 days per week

Hours: 8:45 AM-5:00 PM, with flexibility as needed

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 base salary, plus up to a 10% target discretionary bonus

The Role

While this position will serve as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, and guests, it is not a heavy call-desk role. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day appearance, functionality, and overall experience of the office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming employees, visitors, and guests and maintaining a warm, professional reception experience
• Managing visitor check-in, incoming calls, mail, deliveries, and general front-office needs
• Ensuring conference rooms are clean, organized, fully stocked, and presentation-ready
• Overseeing kitchen areas, including stocking supplies, and maintaining an organized and polished environment
• Monitoring and ordering office, kitchen, conference room, and general supplies
• Managing and maintaining copy rooms and other shared office spaces
• Coordinating catering and restaurant orders for meetings and office needs
• Assisting with meeting setup and general office logistics
• Providing occasional administrative and office support as needed

The Ideal Candidate

The firm is looking for someone who is polished, personable, and excited to contribute to a highly collaborative team. This person should be eager to learn, naturally curious, proactive, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

• 0-3 years of experience in reception, administrative support, hospitality, office services, or a related environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A polished and professional demeanor with excellent customer service instincts
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, professional office environment
• A strong sense of ownership and pride in maintaining a polished workplace
• A collaborative, team-oriented attitude, and willingness to support others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, sophisticated firm with a welcoming and hardworking administrative team. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes initiative, and is excited to build a career in a professional and high-performing environment.