Temp-to-Perm Receptionist & Office Manager

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Temp‑to‑Perm Receptionist/Office Manager to join a fast‑growing venture capital firm in Midtown. The role starts immediately and may transition to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Greet visitors, escort guests to meeting rooms and notify hosts of arrivals.
• Manage guest registration, reception calendar, and conference‑room bookings.
• Answer and route incoming calls.
• Coordinate visitor access with building security and handle guest requests.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, packages and deliveries.
• Prepare conference rooms – schedule, equip and ensure they are guest‑ready.
• Arrange temporary seating and workspace planning.
• Partner with IT to resolve conference‑room technology issues.
• Maintain pantry inventory, restock supplies and place orders.
• Coordinate team lunches, catering and accommodate dietary preferences.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness, hospitality areas and catered‑meal setup/breakdown.
• Support in‑office events – room setup, guest check‑in, vendor coordination and post‑event reset.
• Organise monthly employee birthday celebrations and assist with team‑engagement initiatives.
• Serve as primary contact for facilities issues, liaising with building management and IT, and escalating when needed.
• Assist with special projects and general office operations.

Required profile

• 1‑2 years of relevant receptionist or office‑management experience.
• Self‑starter who requires minimal direction.
• Excellent customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook).