Night Audit (Part-Time)

Defoor Hospitality Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Defoor Hospitality Group seeks a dedicated Night Audit/Front Desk team member to oversee the 3rd shift, balance daily operations, and respond promptly to guest needs. This role requires clerical duties, basic computer work, and simple accounting tasks to ensure smooth nightly performance.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and a proactive, self-starting attitude while maintaining security and confidentiality of guest information.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests at the lobby and front desk.
• Balance daily hotel operations and close the shift.
• Maintain cash drawer balance and handle cash accurately.
• Operate and monitor hotel systems (PBX, PMS, door/key systems).
• Upsell rooms to walk-ins and reservations.
• Adhere to brand and Legacy Hotel Partners standards.
• Maintain clean, professional work area and appearance.
• Follow safety and evacuation procedures.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Self-starter

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cash handling

Math skills

Financial literacy

Tools

PMS reservation systems

PBX phone system

Key lock system

Job description

Job Summary

Processing of night audit reporting and oversight of 3rd shift hotel operations. Responds to and services the guests’ needs. Responsible for balancing the daily operations of the hotel. Performs a variety of clerical duties including basic computer work and simple accounting tasks.

Job Summary

Processing of night audit reporting and oversight of 3rd shift hotel operations. Responds to and services the guests’ needs. Responsible for balancing the daily operations of the hotel. Performs a variety of clerical duties including basic computer work and simple accounting tasks.

Job Summary

Processing of night audit reporting and oversight of 3rd shift hotel operations. Responds to and services the guests’ needs. Responsible for balancing the daily operations of the hotel. Performs a variety of clerical duties including basic computer work and simple accounting tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition to effectively communicate with guests, team members and community.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Respond to guest immediately upon entering the lobby, 10-5 Rule should be maintained at all times.
• Balancing the day’s business in a neat and orderly fashion, in a reasonable amount of time.
• Must be able to work all night, but also be available for other shifts at front desk.
• Complete knowledge of all hotel systems including phone PBX system, key lock system, PMS reservation systems.
• Complete all tasks described on the relevant shift check list during shift.
• Knowledge of fire alarm system and evacuation procedures.
• Reviewing the credit of guest accounts daily and follow-up if action is required.
• Must have knowledge of surrounding area.
• Keep cash drawer secure and in balance throughout the shift.
• Sell and upsell rooms to walk ins and phone reservations.
• Know and adhere to hotel brand standards as well as Legacy Hotel Partners standards.
• Maintain a clean and attractive work area, uniform, and person.
• Maintain a constant goal of 100% occupancy and 100% guest satisfaction.
• Must have good telephone skills.
• Must have patience and understanding for every person that is encountered.
• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc.
• Interacts with internal and external customers in a positive, professional and accommodating manner.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have a flexible schedule and ability to work nights any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks in a busy environment and remain flexible
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must have a self-starting personality with an even disposition to effectively communicate with guests and staff.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Computer literacy and financial management a must.
• Must have a good work ethic, be honest and work well with others.
• Must have good cash handling skills, able to make change, manage cash drawer.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Education And Experience

• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior accounting experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Stand/walk on feet for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment.
• Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far.
• Finger dexterity to type, to write, and work on a computer.
• Must speak in a clear, understandable voice, hear at a basic level, and understand English.
• Must be able to bend, stretch arms overhead and lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.