Receptionist - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!Imagine working in a place that brings out the best in you and helps others feel right at home. We provide an environment that balances independence with support. We customize our care, so that it’s right for our residents and their loved ones. A funny thing happens when we encourage our residents to engage and enjoy—we do the same. This is healthy living at its finest. Join us.Date: ASAPPay Rate: $20.95/hourEmployment Status: Part-TimeShifts/Schedule: Must be available to work weekends 7am to 3pm & 1:30pm to 9:30pmLocation: Windermere Care Center, 900 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BCJob SummarySummary: As a Receptionist, you will be the first impression to all and will operate the switchboard in addition to being the point of contact for all visitors, making sure guests feel comfortable and secure throughout their visit. Responsible for establishing a welcome, warm, and professional atmosphere for all clients, recruits, customers and employees.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly greets and handles visitors with a smile and maintains eye contact through the entire interaction. Addresses guests and clients by name whenever possible.
• Answers telephones in a friendly, professional manner, takes messages with accuracy and appropriately handles or refers questions and requests.
• Handles on-floor conference room activities, both visually and by means of the reservations system, being aware of meeting start / end times, attendees in the room, food and beverage orders, etc. Advises the appropriate staff members of changes in meeting room status, special requests, etc.
• Implements established security policies and procedures with regard to arriving and departing visitors, contractors, delivery persons, etc.
• Acts as a Hospitality Services resource to guests, visitors, and employees in providing way-finding and amenities within building, commutation, transportation, community retail, neighborhood amenities, and organizational information.
• Handles car service requests for visitors and staff members.
• Communicates requests to the appropriate internal support departments such as, building maintenance (heating and cooling issues), IT (computer issues), AV technology (meeting room technical support), and mail room (package pickups and deliveries).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two to three years of experience in a client service / reception position within a hospitality or corporate environment.
• Computer skills and knowledge of office technology/equipment.

Job Type: Part-timeSalary: $20.95 per hour