New York
Job Description A global financial services company is seeking a Receptionist for their office in Brooklyn, NY. Duration: 1-year Location: Brooklyn, NY • Stand, greet, and welcome all clients to the client center throughout the day. Escort clients to the appropriate meeting room or space, offering coat room and bag check services to enhance their comfort, • Assist, tend to, and anticipate guest needs on the floor, ensuring a seamless and pleasant experience for all visitors, • Work closely with internal and external partners, including catering, security, audio-visual, events, and facility teams, to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service delivery, • Manage essential front desk functions, including answering phones, promptly returning emails, reviewing and analyzing meeting room requests, and understanding the schedule of events taking place, • Join Event Planners on pre-conference calls for events, assist with data entry, and support the execution of events, ensuring all details are meticulously managed, • Check meeting rooms to ensure that catering, audio-visual, and room setups match the Banquet Event Order (BEO), guaranteeing that all client specifications are met, • Master the usage of EMS (Event Management System) to detail reservations, review incoming requests, and manage all event logistics efficiently, • Understand meeting room capabilities and catering offerings to provide informed assistance to clients and employees, • Take the lead in planning and coordinating small events, ensuring that all logistical details are handled with precision and that the events run smoothly, • Provide support to Event Planners Requirements: • Three plus years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry, 5-Star Hotels, Event Planning and Food & Beverage with high touch customer service, demonstrating a strong foundation in customer service and organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues professionally and warmly, • Ability to effectively manage guest experiences and expectations using a high level of tact and diplomacy, • Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively, • Working knowledge of audio-visual systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential, and knowledge of the EMS booking system is a plus, • Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment, • Willingness to work flexible shifts to cover conference center hours and locations