also: おうせつかかり
noun
receptionist; desk clerk
A person whose job is to receive visitors or clients, typically at a company, hotel, or office.
応接係に名前を伝えてください。
Please give your name to the receptionist.
ホテルの応接係が丁寧に対応してくれた。
The hotel desk clerk handled things politely.
受付 refers to the reception desk or counter itself, or the person staffing it, and is more common in everyday contexts. 応接係 specifically emphasizes the role of receiving and attending to visitors.
Compound of 応接 (reception, receiving visitors) and 係 (person in charge).