Concierge vs. Receptionist

Concierge vs. Receptionist — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Concierge and Receptionist

Conciergenoun

One who attends to the wishes of hotel guests.

Receptionistnoun

An employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting.

Conciergenoun

(British) One who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and visitors.

Receptionistnoun

A secretary whose tasks prominently include the above.

Conciergenoun

a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter

Receptionistnoun

a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors

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