at CBRE in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Workplace Receptionist – Chicago, IL (Temp 6 Month Assignment)
Job ID
173713
Posted
27-Jun-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Administrative, Communications/Public Relations, Customer Service, Executive Management, Facilities Management, Legal, People/Human Resources, Project Management, Sales Support, Town Planning, Workplace Strategy, Apprentice
Location(s)
Chicago – Illinois – United States of America, Chicago Heights – Illinois – United States of America, North Chicago – Illinois – United States of America, West Chicago – Illinois – United States of America
About the Role:
The Workplace Experience Receptionist is the first point of engagement with team members and visitors alike. This role acts as the heartbeat of the company by providing personalized services and administrative support to build a sense of community, crafting a warm, encouraging, and servicing atmosphere that improves the Experience.
What You Will Do:
+ Handle daily phone queries, central reservation inbox queries, and bookings (AV, meeting rooms, and catering requests)
+ Ensure all client requirements are met within the Guest Relations functions with a high level of professionalism
+ Welcomes tenants/employees and announces clients, applicants, and visitors. Maintains neat appearance of reception/lobby area, conference rooms café, and other common areas.
+ Performs general administrative duties associated with distributing packages and mail as needed.
+ May order and stock office supplies such as café supplies, equipment toner, printer paper, freight, and shipping supplies, etc. Determines standard supplies and information to be maintained at the front desk.
+ Follows security and emergency procedures as defined for the property. Responds to emergencies in a calm, efficient manner.
+ Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
+ HS Diploma or GED required. Professional hospitality accreditations are preferred.
+ A minimum of 1 year of receptionist, front desk, concierge, or other hospitality experience is preferred.
+ Apply a high level of attention to detail as well as strong verbal and written skills.
+ Passionate about service delivery and finds satisfaction with exceeding client expectations
+ Open and flexible work schedules.
+ Requires basic analytical skills with the ability to understand and carry out general instructions as well as solve problems in standard situations.
+ Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm demeanor, being able to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.
+ Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook, etc. Desire to learn new technologies and digital tools; such as Apps, databases, financial management, work order management, social networking, cloud technologies, handheld mobile technologies and applications, and communications.
Ability to work requiring significant walking or through other means of mobility. This includes standing in position for extended periods, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and/or pulling, and frequently lifting up to 40 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccomodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
Host
Host is a service line of CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate organization. Our mission is to increase individual well-being, personal productivity and organizational effectiveness through people-led, technology-enabled services. Put simply: our goal is to help people work smarter and delight in doing it.
Our experience offering connects employees to their environments – via technology, amenities, and communities that matter the most. Host’s scalable product suite includes concierge-quality services provided by talented CBRE “hosts”; world-class customer service training and certification; and a powerful, enterprise-grade technology platform.
The platform, which can be tailored to specific client requirements, features a robust mobile experience that allows users to navigate the workplace, schedule meetings with colleagues, reserve workspaces, use food and beverage services, and access building and concierge services.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/services/plan-lease-and-occupy/experience-services)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)