Careerswift

Remote Receptionist at Careerswift (United States)

Careerswift· United States·

Role details

Work type
Remote
Employment
Full-Time

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

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