Trafigura

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Geneva, Switzerland Full time

Main purpose

Delivering high-quality service to both internal and external clients across conferencing and food & beverage operations, while also supporting facilities management and reception duties.

Key responsibilities

  • Welcome and host visitors, escorting them to meeting rooms and providing tea and coffee service within the conferencing area.
  • Coordinate and manage meeting room bookings.
  • Arrange and oversee conference calls, video conferences, presentation equipment, and related facilities.
  • Handle incoming switchboard calls, directing and forwarding them as appropriate.
  • Book external restaurants for meetings and events.
  • Organise hotel accommodations for visiting guests.
  • Arrange taxi services as requested.
  • Coordinate special requirements for visitors, including apartment bookings and general concierge services.
  • Manage petty cash responsibly.
  • Prepare, print, file, and archive documents and correspondence efficiently.
  • Maintain meeting rooms to a high standard at all times, including set-up (refreshments, stationery, etc.) and post-meeting clearance.
  • Support the F&B Coordinator during busy periods, including high-level meetings and multiple simultaneous services, as well as assisting with breakfast and lunch preparation and service.
  • In collaboration with the F&B Coordinator, manage daily food and catering orders within budget, propose menus, liaise with Directors for approval, ensure menu accuracy (including dietary requirements such as kosher or halal), and maintain records.
  • Provide cover for Ground Reception as required.
  • Review and approve invoices related to reception expenses.
  • Respond to and manage general administrative and operational requests.

Required qualifications

  • Fluent in French and English.
  • Proficiency in a third language (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic) is an advantage.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
  • Minimum of three years’ professional experience within the luxury hospitality industry.
  • Formal education in hospitality management (hotel studies).

Attributes for success

  • Dynamic and proactive individual with strong multitasking abilities, sound judgment, and a high level of energy.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Flexible and adaptable with working hours to meet business needs.