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RECEPTIONIST

Rapport Guest Services

New York, NY

Full-time

Administrative / Clerical

Rapport

Salary: $31 - $33.65 / hour

Rapport is a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group focused on all aspects of guest and employee services, meeting and event planning and conference center management. Distinct from recruitment agencies, we do not engage in temporary contracts. Our commitment is to foster long-term career development, allowing ambassadors to enjoy the comprehensive benefits of working directly with us.

Rapport invests in all of its ambassadors, allowing them to attain their career aspirations. It starts with a warm welcome to our business, followed by an individual training and development program. You’ll be encouraged to become the very best you can be throughout your career here, and will be provided with the skills to step into your next big role.

Becoming a Rapport ambassador means becoming part of a global community, collaborating with diverse talents, sharing ideas, and experiencing a workplace culture that extends beyond local boundaries. Your journey with us is more than just a job: it’s a meaningful career.

Job Summary

The Client Center Receptionist is responsible for creating a warm, welcoming, and professional atmosphere while interacting daily with VIP clients and the executive suite. This role serves as the first point of contact for all guests and is responsible for greeting, escorting, and accommodating client needs during their time in the Client Center.

The Client Center Receptionist supports the executive suite and client meetings and events, working closely with the reservations and planning teams. This highly client-focused role requires refined communication skills, a white-glove service approach, and exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.

All team members are expected to embrace and uphold the Hospitality Core Values of honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a high-touch, luxury hospitality client experience
  • Greet and escort guests with genuine warmth, ensuring they feel comfortable and well cared for while in the Client Center
  • Manage the Client Center reception desk as a central resource for all guests
  • Memorize VIP visitor names and photos to provide a personalized greeting and experience
  • Create VIP visitor reports to prepare for upcoming visits, working closely with the lobby team
  • Answer telephones in a friendly and professional manner, accurately taking messages and appropriately handling or referring inquiries
  • Implement established security policies and Client Center procedures related to arriving and departing visitors, contractors, and deliveries
  • Manage all Client Center activity within the reservations system
  • Conduct tours of the Client Center for prospective guests
  • Book pop-up or same-day meetings, audiovisual services, catering, and special requests
  • Assist with pre-registering guests for meetings and events
  • Serve as a hospitality resource by providing wayfinding, amenities, and organizational information
  • Communicate guest and meeting requests effectively to appropriate teams
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of emergency procedures
  • Adhere to the Client Center’s signature hospitality appearance and standards
  • Conduct walkthroughs to ensure a clean and organized environment
  • Troubleshoot guest and team member requests, including resolving meeting conflicts
  • Understand company culture and policies and procedures
  • Submit daily reports to appropriate stakeholders
  • Conduct room checks prior to simple bookings
  • Work closely with planning and reservations teams
  • Attend daily operational meetings
  • Maintain flexible availability including evenings and weekends

Key Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of luxury hospitality and client service excellence
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Basic meeting planning skills
  • Strategic, solution-oriented thinking
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer proficiency and knowledge of office technology
  • Working knowledge of reservations systems
  • Ability to perform calmly in a fast-paced environment
  • Dependable, ethical, and committed to confidentiality
  • Collaborative team player with professional demeanor

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2–4 years of experience in conference services or event coordination
  • Working knowledge of audiovisual and catering services
  • Degree in Hospitality Management preferred
  • Second-language proficiency is a plus

Apply to Rapport today!

Rapport is a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group and a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Rapport maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates In Rapport Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1528991

Rapport a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group

About the company

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“We are proud to focus on the development, engagement and wellbeing of our brilliant Rapport Ambassadors who consistently deliver exceptional Guest and Workplace services to our clients and their guests every day.”
- Dirk Talsma, Managing Director

Rapport has received many awards for its focus on Employee Engagement including ‘3 Stars’ from Best Companies, the company behind the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Other awards that Rapport has received include:
- Cateys Front of House Team of the Year (five times)
- Cateys People & Training award (three times)
- HR Diversity Champion for the Global Diversity List
- Diversity and Inclusion award for HR in Hospitality Award
- People Development Award at the FSM awards

Rapport Guest Services is an award-winning, specialist company that provides corporate organisations with a range of fully managed front and back of house guest services. We provide services in all major cities in UK & Ireland, also globally with a strong presence in North America, Canada, Denmark, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand.

The company’s fully managed offer includes reception, concierge, client meeting room management, community manager, workspace and floor coordination, switchboard and other call services. Our Ambassadors create rapport with clients and their guests from the outset, leaving them with the perfect impression every time.

Employee engagement, personal and professional development, and career progression for our Ambassadors is always a priority for us. We have a highly resourced internal Learning & Development team who constantly provide new and innovative training and workshops. Rapport also provides countless engagement initiatives and employee-led networks to join.

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