Front Desk Receptionist
LLoyd Staffing
Huntington, NY
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$21
LOCATION
Huntington, NY
POSTED
28 days ago
Job Title: Front Desk Receptionist
Location: Huntington, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am-5:00pm + Saturday’s 7am-12pm (bonus availability)
Compensation: $20-21/per hour
Position is Seasonal/Temporary and will run End of March-Beginning of June (tentative).
We are seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for a garden center. This role is essential in creating a welcoming environment for customers while providing administrative and operational support to ensure smooth daily operations.
What You’ll Do:
- Greet customers warmly and help with inquiries about plants, products, services, and events
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
- Handle customer transactions, including processing payments, returns, and exchanges
- Manage appointment scheduling for deliveries (if applicable)
- Address customer concerns and escalate issues to management when needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting front desk area
- Assist with data entry, filing, scanning, and general clerical duties
- Monitor and respond to emails and online inquiries
- Support inventory tracking and restocking of front-end retail items
- Communicate effectively with sales associates, nursery staff, and management
- Help coordinate deliveries or customer pickups
- Support seasonal promotions
What We’re Looking For:
- 1-3 years of Receptionist, Retail, or Customer Service experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable handling cash and operating a POS system
- Basic computer proficiency (email, scheduling systems, Microsoft Office or similar)
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, seasonal retail environment
- Interest or knowledge in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture is a plus
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift to 25 lbs. occasionally
- Comfortable working in an environment that may include indoor and outdoor exposure
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