Receptionist

We are looking for a Receptionist to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks at our East Hartford location. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests, prospective students and salon clients. To be successful as a Receptionist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Coordinate client services with students and instructors
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, maintains and stocks retail displays
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Accept payments from salon services and tuition payments, maintain receipts, ensure cash drawer is balanced and accurate.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. copy/fax machine, multi-line telephone and relevant computer software programs)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift boxes of up to 40lbs

Estimated Schedule

• Tuesday: 9:45am to 3:30 pm
• Wednesday: 9:45am to 2:30pm
• Thursday and Friday: 9:45am to 7:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:15 am to 3:00 pm

Founded in 2003, Academy Di Capelli is the premiere Cosmetology School in Connecticut, offering classing in Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Make-up Artistry and, in the near future, Nail Technology. We have two locations: Wallingford and East Hartford. As well as educational classes, we provide the general public salon, barber shop and spa services.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.00 to $22.00 /hour

Financial Duties:

• Processing payments

Setting:

• Other

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Ergonomic Workspace:

• No

Typical end time:

• 7PM

Typical start time:

• 9:45AM

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $22