NIGHT AUDIT AGENT | PALIHOTEL WESTWOOD

POSITION PROFILE

We're looking for a skilled Night Audit Agent that's prepared to oversee overnight operations at the hotel, including late check-ins and liaising with various departments in a 24/7 hotel setting.

ABOUT WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Palihotel Westwood Village is a 55-room boutique hotel nestled in Westwood Village, one of the most recognized university towns in the country. The hotel embodies a mix of mid-century modern with Parisian eclecticism, all set in a delightful historic building that was once home to Westwood Village’s first ever hotel from 1939.

If you’re passionate about creating genuine connections, thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment, and find joy in elevating guest experiences, we invite you to join our team at Palihotel Westwood Village.

THE TASK AT HAND:

• Liaising and communicating positively with guests, colleagues, and vendors during the evening/overnight shift.
• Taking care of guests during the overnight shift, from leading the check-in/check-out process, to billing, confirming contact information, and fielding questions throughout a hotel stay.
• Being a savvy guide that's ready to share a wealth of information on the hotel, amenities, and neighborhood.
• Communicating in a friendly, positive way to create a warm environment amongst colleagues and a great experience for guests.
• Building memorable relationships with hotel guests in line with our service standards
• Bringing personality and clarity to the registration process and guest arrivals as well as check-out, listening to guest feedback, and settling folios.
• Fielding phone calls, emails, and other guest inquiries in a timely, friendly, and trusty manner.
• Inputting guest information and payments into hotel software systems, such as Opera.
• Collaborating with the sales and operations teams to ensure a smooth experience for all guests.
• Proactively identifying guest needs and finding ways to surprise and delight patrons so they become repeat customers.
• Maintaining a keen eye for detail, whether it be a book out of place or a guest that needs assistance.
• Politely enforcing established policies and procedures
• Effectively communicating guest requests or issues to the Front Desk Manager, Housekeeping, or Engineering
• Conducting walkthroughs for safety, security, and overall cleanliness
• Performing safety duties and adhering to predetermined protocols in the event of an emergency situation.
• Lending a hand as required by other departments to ensure a safe, smooth operation that's enjoyable. for guests and fellow coworkers.
• Maintaining a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance in a sharp uniform.
• Reconciling and completing all daily front desk agent tasks.
• Balancing room posts and closing out the day..
• Running accounts receivable reports.
• Providing next day reports for hotel.
• Addressing complaints, glitches and/or requests in a very friendly and professional manner.
• Ensuring that all issues are resolved or addressed with the proper department manager.
• Investigating all safety issues reported during the shift to find their cause, and provide recommendations to avoid repeated issues.
• Initiating investigations and complete incident reports when necessary.
• Communicating all GST complaints and issues to the General Manager and/or Supervisor.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Must be energetic and outgoing.
• Must be service oriented.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Must have the ability to input data and access information on the computer.
• Flexible schedule- must be available to work a variety of shifts.
• Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally.
• Provide legible communication and directions.
• Ability to input and access information in the property management system/computers/point of sales system.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• Follow directions thoroughly.
• Understand guest’s service needs.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 25 lbs.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• A competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (future you will love this one!)
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay when you’re under the weather.
• Career advancement in an organization committed to helping star employees thrive.
• There’s also an opportunity to expand your career trajectory as we are a fast-growing company with hotels and restaurants in multiple cities.
• Professional development that sets you up for success across multiple hospitality career paths.
• A collaborative work environment where your creative ideas can come to fruition.
• Amazing employee discounts on hotels and dining across our entire portfolio (18 hotels and more to come!)
• Hands-on training with a nimble team.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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