Receptionist

Transition Management Corporation; Dolphin Cove (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Transition Management Corporation (TMC) is seeking a friendly receptionist to welcome guests, answer inquiries, manage space reservations, and provide telephone coverage for a demanding financial services environment.

The role emphasizes professional presentation, strong communication, multitasking, and confidentiality across a fast-paced office. You will support operations, onboarding materials, and events while collaborating with a team of receptionists.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant administrative, hospitality, or workplace experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an office setting with standard office technology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a reference point for all employees and elevate special requests.
• Respond to inquiries politely and promptly.
• Register, welcome, and assist guests professionally.
• Handle space reservation requests and conference room bookings.
• Provide telephone coverage for general inquiries and transfers.
• Inspect office amenities, conference rooms, and supplies.
• Activate employee ID badges and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist Operations with onboarding materials and company merchandise.
• Communicate maintenance and repair requests.
• Develop relationships with high-profile individuals and management.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Company:

Transition Management Corporation (TMC) provides industry-leading engineering staffing, integrated facilities, and project management services at many of the finest hotels and companies across the US. Since its inception in 2004, TMC has provided these services at landmark locations including Point72 Asset Management, The Baccarat Hotel and Residencies, The Aman New York, 1 Hotels, and Auberge Resorts.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a receptionist to join our team and uphold our mission of providing a premier workplace environment by delivering exceptional customer service to the client's large financial services community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of reference for all employees within the firm, and elevate special requests or concerns to the appropriate party
• Respond to all inquiries in a polite and timely manner
• Register, welcome, and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Handle space reservation requests
• Provide telephone coverage for general inquiries, transfer requests, etc.
• Perform inspections of office amenities, conference rooms, and supply inventory
• Activate employee ID badges and troubleshoot when issues arise
• Assist the Operations team with preparing space for new hires (i.e., preparing necessary onboarding materials and company merchandise)
• Communicate maintenance and repair requests to appropriate parties
• Develop and maintain business relationships and interact with a diverse variety of high-profile individuals and all levels of management
• Strong proficiency with the office layout and company operations
• Review and approve conference room reservation requests, collecting necessary information
• Assist with conference room reservation conflicts while following proper escalation procedures
• Participate in training new team members
• Provide additional support for special events and large catering orders
• Miscellaneous administrative duties, including actively updating logs and trackers
• Ad-hoc projects related to facilities - administration, mail room, event support, office moves, reporting

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant administrative, hospitality, or workplace experience
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Effectively collaborate with a team of receptionists
• Flexibility to provide coverage and support outside of scheduled hours and shifts.
• Flexibility to cross-train with same-level positions to provide team coverage when needed
• Shift: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, with flexibility to start/end later based on business and coverage needs
• Experience working in an office setting with general knowledge of standard office technology and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, detail-oriented role
• Exemplary spelling, grammar, and tone in both verbal and written communication
• Excellent troubleshooting skills using critical thinking and available resources
• Resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Professional and polite demeanor and presentation
• Ability to take initiative and work independently while simultaneously monitoring the team needs
• Adhere to and uphold confidentiality and compliance practices
• Bachelor's degree

Hourly rate $27 - $29 USD