Workplace Experience Receptionist

Workplace Experience Receptionist

Job ID

293032

Posted

26-Aug-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Administrative, Customer Service

Location(s)

Manhattan - New York - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Workplace Experience Receptionist, you will serve as a primary ambassador of the workplace and the first point of contact for clients, executives, employees, and visitors. This role is centered on delivering an elevated hospitality experience that reflects the standards, and expectations that creates a welcoming, and seamless experience from arrival through departure. The Workplace Experience Receptionist are responsible for providing a high level of personalized service while supporting day-to-day lobby operations, visitor management, hospitality, meeting and event support, and communications.

This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the first and last point of contact for clients, executives, employees, and visitors, consistently delivering a warm, polished, professional, and personalized experience.
• Receive and direct incoming calls to appropriate personnel and voicemail.
• Greet and acknowledge every client, employee and visitor promptly, professionally, and with a high level of hospitality upon arrival.
• Issue visitor passes and coordinate visitor access in accordance with building and security procedures.
• Provide personalized wayfinding, escort services, transportation recommendations, and other hospitality assistance as requested.
• Monitor the centralized inbox for email inquiries that require responses or action, inquiries are responded to in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor office supply levels and notify when levels drop below daily operational need.
• Print out bulk badge uploads for larger events and conferences. Ensure they are organized, labeled, and handed off to either the responsible coordinator or event host as directed.
• Assist with day of event support for larger events and conferences as directed by management.
• Cross-coverage across Workplace Experience functions, including concierge services on multiple floors, and switchboard to support daily operations as needed.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Assist in resolving client and guest concerns with a service-first mindset, exercising sound judgment, acknowledging inquiries and escalating matters to management when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of lobby activity and proactively assist guests who may require direction or additional support.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Previous experience in a corporate reception, luxury hospitality, concierge, executive services, hotel, or other high-touch customer service environment preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, executives, employees, vendors, and visitors.
• Strong telephone etiquette and the ability to provide professional switchboard coverage.
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and discretion in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize competing requests, and take initiative without compromising service quality.
• Ability to follow established procedures and standards while exercising appropriate judgment and discretion.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Workplace Experience Receptionist position is $63,000 annually [or $30.29 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Workplace Experience Receptionist position is $67,000 annually [or $32.21 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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