Greeting the customers as they enter the establishment, and offering assistance is one of the first and foremost tasks of a hotel receptionist. They are the first point of contact for the clients.
The receptionist will check for the booking of the client, and give pertaining information. They will address any queries that the client might have at that point of time.
Giving instructions and managing other internal support staff like porters, and house keeping personnel is one of their duties. They will also have to interact with the management and give them required information.