Reservations Lead

RR Donnelley & Sons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in New York seeks a Reservations Lead to deliver exceptional client service and oversee the reception and concierge team, acting as the subject-matter expert for workflow and operations.

The role requires mentoring staff, coordinating events, managing inquiries, and ensuring timely reports while upholding 5-star guest service standards in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years concierge/reception experience in a customer service environment, preferably in legal or financial services.
• 1+ year experience at a busy corporate reception desk for a blue-chip company.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, professional presentation, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the reception/concierge team to deliver outstanding client service.
• Oversee timekeeping and absence for direct reports, ensuring policy compliance.
• Coordinate workflow and prioritize jobs for associates to meet deadlines.
• Produce reports on schedule and support high-volume administrative tasks.
• Train new employees on policies, procedures, and standards of service.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, guests, and employees in the office lobby.

Skills

Concierge management

Reception operations

Customer service

Time management

Microsoft Office

Vendor management

Communication skills

English fluency

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Cisco telephone system

Job description

Company Description

RRD provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world's most respected brands. The company's proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and expertise fuel organizational decision-making from strategy through execution, delivering sustainable solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.

Job Description

The Reservations Lead delivers exceptional customer service for our clients. Responsibilities include leading employee(s) and directing workflow for reception and concierge services while serving as a subject matter expert and resource to the team.

Job duties

(* denotes an "essential function")

• *Ensure team provides outstanding reception and concierge service to client, while building strong customer relationships
• *Conduct all timekeeping and absence for direct reports, including ensuring system accuracy and compliance with timekeeping policies and procedures
• *Communicate with direct reports, manager and client on job or deadline issues
• *Immediately upscale operational problems or issues to Supervisor or Manager
• *Handle client concerns and be able to problem-solve resolutions in accordance with policies and procedures
• *Intake jobs by being able to interpret and understand all manners of client request, and coordinate workflow within the team, prioritizing jobs and delegating duties to associates
• *Produce required reports on schedule
• *Assist the team in completing large or more complex jobs (i.e. large numbers of requests or high volumes of incoming/outgoing activities, expansive administrative support requests)
• *Conduct and oversee quality assurance process to maintain efficient workflow and assure client satisfaction
• *Monitor workflow to ensure jobs are completed efficiently, accurately and within deadlines.
• *Assess incoming requests selecting the best equipment and/or resources for successful completion
• *Make sure team follows standard operating procedures.
• *Train new employees on policies and procedures.
• *Ensure clients and guests are welcomed in the office lobby and serve as a daily point of contact for any employee, visitor/guest or client escalations
• *Ensure a seamless and personal guest journey
• *Escort guests to their booked meeting room within the building, informing the host of the guest's arrival
• *Understand customer's needs and provide them with 5 Star professional service.
• *Attend to guests wishes and requirements.
• *Answer the phone and make reservations, take and distribute messages or mail and redirect calls
• *Acquire extensive knowledge of the premises and the nearby venues and businesses to make the most suitable recommendations
• *Arrange events, excursions, transportation etc. upon request from guests
• *Handle external and internal calls in a professional manner
• *Assist hospitality with setting up rooms with beverages and food
• *Manage any external catering requirements from third party vendors
• *Book meeting rooms using Condeco and MS Outlook accurately and ensure that all AV, room layout and food and beverage requirements are noted
• *Continually monitor reception inbox ensuring e-mails are responded to in a timely manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' Concierge and/or reception experience in a customer service environment, legal or financial services industries preferred
• 1 year or more experience working on a reception desk for a blue-chip company within a busy office environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Word and Excel skills
• Basic Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Prior experience working with vendors preferred
• Outstanding guest services skills,
• Excellent and sophisticated communication skills, both verbal & written
• Good time management skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of a Cisco telephone system
• Must possess professional presentation/appearance
• Great interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality
• Excellent command of the English language, both in verbal and written communication
• Operational experience working at prestigious events preferred
• Attention to detail with good organizational skills
• Must possess passion to achieve excellent guest service consistently
• Demonstrates the ability to lead others effectively
• Ability to work under pressure, plan ahead and anticipate problems
• Ability to meet all required deadlines
• A welcoming positive manner and an understanding of what good customer service looks like
• Acts with integrity at all times and embraces the company philosophy.
• Ability to understand the needs of the client and provide customer service and superior client service.
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships and channels of communication with key interfaces and the business
• Knowledge of Condeco and working knowledge of A/V equipment an advantage

Additional Information

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $25.24 - $36.78/ hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay.

• RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Company Values

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.