Receptionist
Palo Alto, CA Temporary $25.00 - $30.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

Receptionist

Palo Alto, CA

$25-$30/hr

Start Your Career in a Professional Corporate Environment

We're seeking a polished, friendly, and organized Receptionist to be the face of a busy executive office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, providing exceptional customer service, and gaining exposure to recruiting coordination and administrative support.

What You'll Do

  • Welcome and assist visitors, candidates, employees, and vendors
  • Manage front desk operations and visitor check-in procedures
  • Answer and route incoming calls and respond to general inquiries
  • Schedule conference rooms and prepare meeting spaces
  • Maintain a clean, professional lobby, kitchen, and common areas
  • Order, receive, stock, and organize office and kitchen supplies
  • Assist with food and beverage setup for meetings and events
  • Coordinate candidate interviews and recruiting-related scheduling
  • Partner with facilities and vendors to support office operations
  • Assist with onboarding activities and administrative projects

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ year of receptionist, administrative, customer service, hospitality, or front office experience
  • Professional, polished, and welcoming communication style
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Comfortable interacting with executives, employees, and visitors
  • Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented

Physical Requirements

  • Move throughout the office to support daily operations
  • Assist with meeting and event setup
  • Lift and move office supplies and packages up to 20 lbs.
  • Stock supply rooms, kitchen areas, and storage spaces as needed

Why Apply?

  • Competitive pay: $25-$30/hr
  • Professional corporate setting
  • Opportunity to expand into recruiting coordination and administrative support
  • Exposure to executive-level operations
  • Collaborative and team-focused culture

Apply today if you're looking to grow your administrative career in a highly visible front-office role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -112026-434503