What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Auditor position at Hampton Inn Bennington?
Job Overview
The Night Auditor is a crucial member of the hotel staff responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative activities during the night shift. This role requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
What You'll be Doing:
Guest Services:
- Assist guests with late check-ins and early check-outs, providing a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere.
- Address guest inquiries, concerns, and requests during the night shift, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Front Desk Operations:
- Process check-ins and check-outs for guests arriving and departing during the night hours.
- Manage reservations and room assignments, ensuring accurate information and availability.
- Handle phone calls, take messages, and provide information to guests as needed.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of financial transactions, guest interactions, and other relevant information.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations when handling guest information.
- Complete various administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and preparing reports for the following day's operations.
Nightly Reports and Reconciliation:
- Compile and distribute daily reports to various departments, including management, housekeeping, and maintenance.
- Verify and reconcile guest accounts, ensuring accuracy in charges and payments.
- Prepare and balance daily revenue reports, including room revenue, gift shop revenue, and other revenue streams.
Security and Safety:
- Monitor the hotel premises during the night shift, ensuring the safety and security of guests and the property.
- Respond to emergencies and take appropriate actions.
Skills and Abilities
- High School Education, or an equivalent of previous experience.
- Proven experience in hotel front office operations or guest services.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in hotel management software and computer systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.