Receptionist Job in Kenya

Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

Role Objective

Our client in Hospitality is seeking to hire a receptionist who will be the first point of contact, providing professional and support services to ensure smooth office operations.

Core Duties and Responsibilities


  • Providing excellent customer service to all clients, both internal and external, with an emphasis on courtesy and professionalism
  • Ability to deal with a busy frontline work environment, always keeping the client’s needs and expectations in mind.
  • Greet, assist, and direct visitors appropriately; ensure guest experience is handled efficiently and professionally.
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed; manage company email and correspondence.
  • Handle scheduling for the conference room, and appointments, and manage staff calendars as required.
  • Assist with various administrative tasks.
  • Help organize office gatherings and meetings, including arrangement of logistics, catering, and attendee management.
  •  Ensure prompt attention to visitors and directing them to the appropriate personnel or department.
  • Maintain a clean, positive, and welcoming office environment.
  • Manage office inventory such as stationery, equipment, and furniture, including timely requisition.
  • Assist in managing daily transport bookings in consultation with office drivers.
  • Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

  • Diploma in Business Administration, Communication, Front Office or related area.
  • At least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Key Competencies

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong Phone Etiquette skills
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Have a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation

How To Apply

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 29th July 2024 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line.