n. An employee whose job entails performing the personal tasks—such as making dinner reservations and taking in dry cleaning—of other employees who have no time to do these things themselves.
1995
With companies trimming their support staffs, more and more executives are looking outside their work forces for services once handled by secretaries and administrative assistants. And a growing number — no one knows quite how many — of corporate concierges have been setting up shop to fill the need. With desks in the lobbies of large office buildings or just a phone call away, they have helped with everything from briefcase repairs to marriage proposals to digging up 50 Washington Redskins sweatshirts on short notice (a law firm wanted them for a Japanese client).
1986 (earliest)
A building automation system featuring card key access to individual floors and offices has been installed for tenant security and convenience. In addition, 2600 Michelson offers a corporate concierge service.