Reception & Office Services Assistant (Temp-to-Hire)

The Hire Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hire Company in Chicago, on behalf of a downtown professional services client, is seeking a Temporary-to-Hire Office Services Assistant to support day-to-day office operations.

This full-time role features five in-office days weekly and a hands-on environment that values customer service, organization, and teamwork.

You will welcome visitors, assist with F&B operations, manage meetings and office supplies, and coordinate with vendors to keep the office running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in reception, hospitality, food & beverage, administrative support, office services, or similar customer-facing role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable balancing a variety of responsibilities.
• Professional and service-oriented with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-standards office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk and reception coverage, including greeting visitors and assisting with day-to-day guest needs.
• Support food & beverage operations, including inventory, ordering, stocking, and maintaining kitchen and common areas.
• Assist with meeting rooms, events, office supplies, and general workplace organization.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding deliveries, maintenance, repairs, and other office needs.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the broader team as needed.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Highly organized

Proactive

Adaptable

Job description

Our client, a professional services firm in downtown Chicago, is searching for a Temporary-to-Hire Office Services Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of their office. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in reception, hospitality, food & beverage, administrative support, or office services who enjoys working in a people-facing, hands-on environment.

This is a full-time position with 5 days in-office per week.

Responsibilities:

• Provide front desk and reception coverage, including greeting visitors and assisting with day-to-day guest needs.
• Support food & beverage operations, including inventory, ordering, stocking, and maintaining kitchen and common areas.
• Assist with meeting rooms, events, office supplies, and general workplace organization.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding deliveries, maintenance, repairs, and other office needs.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the broader team as needed.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in reception, hospitality, food & beverage, administrative support, office services, or a similar customer-facing role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable balancing a variety of responsibilities.
• Professional and service-oriented with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-standards office environment.