
Remote Receptionist at Careerswift (United States)
Careerswift· United States·
Role details
Job description
Bilgewater Group is a Chicago-based diversified services company founded in 2003. We operate across two core divisions: food service and care.
Our food service division manages a network of quick-service and counter-service locations across the greater Chicagoland area, serving thousands of customers every day at high-traffic venues, including commercial districts, transit hubs, and retail centers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Remote Receptionist to serve as a first point of contact for customers, visitors, and internal teams. You will handle incoming calls and messages, provide basic information, route requests to the appropriate team, and support day-to-day administrative tasks.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Answer incoming calls, messages, and general inquiries
- Provide basic information and assistance to customers and other contacts
- Direct calls and requests to the appropriate team or location
- Schedule appointments and coordinate basic requests
- Maintain contact information and administrative records
- Follow up on requests when needed
- Provide general administrative support to the team
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Previous experience in reception, customer service, administration, hospitality, or a similar role
- Professional and friendly communication style
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Comfortable handling calls, messages, and multiple requests
- Basic computer and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace skills
- Reliable and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- Reliable internet connection and workspace
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
NICE TO HAVE
- Previous remote receptionist or virtual receptionist experience
- Experience with scheduling or appointment management
- Experience in food service, hospitality, retail, or care environments
- Bilingual communication skills - English / Spanish
COMPENSATION
$18–$24 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
HIRING PROCESS
Application Review → Initial Conversation → Interview → Offer
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Bilgewater Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and value a diverse team with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Location: Remote
Why work at Careerswift
- Remote-first culture: Roles listed as "Remote" or "Hybrid" with flexibility; San Francisco office available but not required
- Early-stage impact: Join a company founded in 2025 with only 6 employees — opportunity to shape product, culture, and technical direction from near the ground floor
- Modern tech stack: React, TypeScript, Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask), Node.js (Next.js/Nest.js), PostgreSQL, AWS, OpenAI, Hugging Face, dbt, Vercel — cutting-edge AI and cloud-native tools
- AI-first engineering: Work on context-aware AI agents, real-time data ingestion, OLAP optimizations, and LLM-powered features
- Growth trajectory: Company is in hypergrowth phase (traffic up 872% monthly, headcount up 300% YoY) — strong potential for career acceleration
- Lean team culture: With only 6 people, engineers will have broad ownership and direct impact on product decisions