Night Audit

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Free employee parking

Free shift meal

Sonesta hotel discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Night Auditor to balance hotel income and expenses during each 24-hour cycle while serving as the overnight front desk Guest Service Agent. The role also acts as the hotel system liaison, opening tickets with Opera or SynXis as needed.

The candidate should have a High School diploma and roughly one year of hotel experience, with strong English skills and the ability to handle cash, compute variances, and communicate effectively with guests

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of hotel experience preferred.
• Reading and writing skills used for records, registration and reservations.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math and variances.
• Problem solving, organizational, and training abilities preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Balance and audit room, food & beverage, and telephone revenue for accuracy.
• Prepare daily management reports and required supporting documentation.
• Set up breakfast service including hot/cold foods and beverage stations.
• Register guests, issue keys, and provide information on services and rewards.
• Process cash and credit transactions and post charges per procedures.
• Answer phones promptly and courteously and upsell rooms where possible.
• Maintain front desk operations and liaise with onsite management.
• Follow local laws regarding health, safety and alcohol service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Opera systems

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The Night Auditor (NA) is responsible for accurately balancing all hotel income and expenses for every 24 hour hotel operating period. The NA also acts as a Guest Service Agent for the overnight front desk shift at the hotel. The NA is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the front desk. The NA will act as the hotel system liaison during night hours. The NA will call in and open tickets with Opera, SynXis, or system support during the overnight hours if a system fails or issues occur.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.

Balance and audit room revenue, food and beverage revenue and telephone revenue for accuracy; assist in the preparation of all reports relevant to daily revenues.

Balance and audit all room tax charges, cashier reports, and guest house accounts for accuracy.

Complete and transmit daily management/accounting reports with any supporting documentation ensuring the accurate accounting of the hotel revenues and expenses.

Prepare General Manager daily, weekly and month end reporting packs.

Assist in the set up the complimentary breakfast service to include hot and cold food service, juice and coffee stations, and all supplies.

Assist in the washing, drying, and folding of hotel laundry.

Act as the security point of contact during various times in the shift.

Communicate with the Operations Manager to resolve accounting discrepancies and to request or provide information.

Register guests, issue room keys, and provide information on hotel services, room location, and Travel Pass rewards program.

Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.

Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/ securing assigned bank.

May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.

Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize revenue.

Follow the overall seasonal demand reservation strategy as communicated by the hotel management team with regard to room type and length of stay pricing.

Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.

Service the shoppe and the pour by ensuring guests receive the service and products offered by the hotel.

Follow all local laws with regard to alcoholic beverage sales.

Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered.

Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.

Comply with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent required.

One year of previous hotel experience preferred.

Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.

Reading and writing skills are utilized when compiling department records, guest registration and reservation information.

Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.

Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, and variances preferred.

Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.

Valid driver’s license required.

Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.

Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Frequently handling objects and equipment.

Standing for extended periods of time.

Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification.

May be required to obtain a TIPS certification.

Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

ANTICIPATED Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Additional Job Description Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (available the first day of the month after hire date)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (match begins after 11 months of employment)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days (2 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays per year)
• Free employee parking
• Free shift meal
• $60 Shoes for Crew credit per year
• Fun, family environment
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels worldwide)
• Educational Assistance (up to $3,000 per calendar year)
• Paid Parental Leave (2 weeks paid leave)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How we reward you

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us.