Night Audit Supervisor

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company/

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-TermDis

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Night Audit Supervisor to lead the overnight front desk team, balance all hotel income and expenses, and ensure welcoming, seamless stays from check-in to check-out.

The NAS will act as the system liaison for Opera and SynXis, overseeing front desk operations, guest service, and collaboration with Housekeeping and Engineering. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a customer service role.
• Experience in Front Desk, hotel operations, or guest services.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hotels or hospitality operations.
• Strong knowledge of Front Desk operations, PMS systems, reservations, room inventory management, and guest service standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Front Desk and guest service operations including check-in/check-out processes, guest requests, and lobby experience management.
• Supervise, support, and motivate Front Desk Agents and guest service teams to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.
• Help ensure smooth hotel operations while maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Respond quickly and professionally to guest concerns, service recovery situations, and special requests to ensure positive guest experiences.
• Assist with room assignments, reservations coordination, room inventory management, and upselling opportunities.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership teams to support seamless hotel operations.
• Support onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and operational communication for Front Desk team members.
• Assist with cash handling, shift balancing, operational reporting, and daily Front Office procedures.
• Maintain strong knowledge of PMS systems, reservations systems, loyalty programs, and hotel operational standards.
• Support VIP arrivals, group check-ins, and elevated guest experience opportunities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, brand standards, safety procedures, and guest service expectations.
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Front Desk operations

PMS systems

Leadership experience

Guest service standards

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Opera PMS

SynXis PMS

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 Front Office is the heartbeat of the guest experience - and as the Night Audit Supervisor (NAS), you'll help lead the team that creates welcoming, seamless, and memorable stays from check-in to check-out.

The Night Audit is responsible for accurately balancing all hotel income and expenses for every 24 hour hotel operating period. They act as a Guest Service Agent for the overnight front desk shift at the hotel. The NAS 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 NAS will act as the hotel system liaison during night hours: call in and open tickets with Opera, SynXis, or system support during the overnight hours if a system fails or issues occur.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys balancing guest service, team support, and daily hotel operations. You'll help oversee Front Desk operations, support guest satisfaction, and ensure every interaction reflects warmth and energy.

If you're service-driven, organized, collaborative, and passionate about hospitality leadership - we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

• Support daily Front Desk and guest service operations including check-in/check-out processes, guest requests, and lobby experience management.
• Supervise, support, and motivate Front Desk Agents and guest service teams to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.
• Help ensure smooth hotel operations while maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Respond quickly and professionally to guest concerns, service recovery situations, and special requests to ensure positive guest experiences.
• Assist with room assignments, reservations coordination, room inventory management, and upselling opportunities.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership teams to support seamless hotel operations.
• Support onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and operational communication for Front Desk team members.
• Assist with cash handling, shift balancing, operational reporting, and daily Front Office procedures.
• Maintain strong knowledge of PMS systems, reservations systems, loyalty programs, and hotel operational standards.
• Support VIP arrivals, group check-ins, and elevated guest experience opportunities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, brand standards, safety procedures, and guest service expectations.
• Any other duties assigned.

What great looks like

• At least 2 years of experience in a customer service role.
• Previous Front Desk, hotel operations, guest services, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hotels or hospitality operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Front Desk operations, PMS systems, reservations, room inventory management, and guest service standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and operational consistency.
• Positive, collaborative, and service-focused leadership approach.
• Experience handling guest recovery situations and creating exceptional guest experiences preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support operational teamwork.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as needed.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay Rate: $29-$31/hr Base pay offered may very depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• 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

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.