Hospitality Associate

CBRE Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in New York seeks a Workplace Experience Coordinator to deliver world-class service to employees and guests of a designated building. You will be the first point of contact, greet visitors, issue passes, manage events and coordinate facility services.

The role requires strong communication, basic Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and security. This entry-level position offers growth within CBRE's global real estate services platform.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Follow basic work routines and standards.
• Strong communication to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for entrants; greet visitors, issue passes, follow security protocols.
• Answer the phone professionally; create presentations and speak to groups.
• Arrange and confirm recreational, dining, and business activities for the requester.
• Manage janitorial/maintenance work orders; coordinate mail, office supplies, onboarding.
• Acknowledge inquiries/complaints; provide solutions in a professional, service-driven manner.
• Organize and manage on-site events; secure spaces and coordinate setup and teardown.
• Follow security and emergency procedures; notify relevant parties to ensure safety.
• Coordinate with vendors supplying services or goods to the workplace.
• Explain detailed information within the team; follow directions from the manager.
• Apply established procedures to solve straightforward problems with limited discretion.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Workplace Experience Coordinator, you'll be responsible for delivering a world-class customer service experience to employees and guests of a designated building.

This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.

What You’ll Do:

• First point of contact for all those entering the facility. Greet them with a friendly and welcoming demeanor. Issue visitor and parking passes and follow security protocols.
• Make a memorable first impression by answering the telephone in a professional manner. Create presentations and speak to various-sized groups.
• Arrange and confirm recreational, dining, and business activities on behalf of the requestor.
• Manage janitorial or maintenance work orders as needed. Coordinate and execute workplace services including mail, office supply services, and onboarding.
• Acknowledge inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, and co-workers. Provide solutions in a professional customer service-driven manner.
• Organize and manage on-site events. This includes securing event space, set up and tear down of the room, and delivery of supplies.
• Follow property-specific security and emergency procedures. Notify appropriate parties to ensure the safety of all individuals in the building.
• Coordinate with vendors who supply services or goods to the workplace.
• Explain detailed and/or complicated information within the team. Follow specific directions as given by the manager.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, and methods and tasks are described in detail. Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.