Office Administrator/Receptionist

About Soham Retreat

Soham Retreat is a peaceful yoga and healing retreat in Rishikesh, welcoming guests from India and around the world. We are looking for a warm, organized, digitally confident, and proactive individual to manage front-office administration, support guest coordination, and assist with basic social-media activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests and provide a warm, professional check-in and check-out experience.
  • Respond to guest enquiries through phone, WhatsApp, email, and social media.
  • Manage bookings, payments, guest records, invoices, and other administrative work.
  • Coordinate retreat schedules with yoga teachers, therapists, kitchen, housekeeping, and support staff.
  • Ensure guest rooms, common areas, and retreat arrangements are ready before arrivals.
  • Assist international guests with general information about the retreat and the local area.
  • Handle guest feedback and resolve day-to-day concerns calmly and professionally.
  • Maintain accurate records using Excel, Google Sheets, email, and online booking systems.
  • Capture simple photos and short videos of retreat activities, accommodation, meals, and the centre.
  • Create and upload basic Instagram and Facebook Stories, posts, and Reels using Canva or similar tools.
  • Collect guest reviews, photographs, and video testimonials with their permission.
  • Support the team in maintaining an active and professional online presence.
  • Help maintain a calm, welcoming, clean, and well-organized retreat environment.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • 1–3 years of experience in hospitality, front-office administration, guest relations, hotels, resorts, guest houses, wellness centres, or a similar role.
  • Good spoken and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
  • Warm, confident, professional, and comfortable interacting with international guests.
  • Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, WhatsApp, and online booking systems.
  • Basic knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, Canva, photography, and short-form video creation.
  • Able to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Reliable, punctual, presentable, and interested in long-term employment.
Preferred Skills
  • Previous experience managing business social-media accounts.
  • Ability to create simple Canva designs and edit short videos or Reels.
  • Experience responding to online enquiries and following up with potential guests.
  • Interest in yoga, wellness, hospitality, or holistic living.
  • Experience working with international guests.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
  • Free meals during working hours.
  • A peaceful and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunity to work with an international yoga and wellness community.
  • Training and opportunities for long-term professional growth.
How to Apply

Please apply with

  • Your updated resume.
  • A recent professional photograph.
  • A brief introduction explaining your relevant experience.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

  • Food provided
Application Question(s):
  • Are you available to work weekends and holidays when required?
  • What is your earliest available start date?
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
  • Office management: 2 years (Required)
Location:
  • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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