Night Auditor

Westmont Hospitality; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel seeks a Front Desk Agent to manage guest registration and daily revenue balancing, ensuring exceptional service. The role involves multitasking in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety and quality standards set by the hotel. Candidates should have strong communication skills and prior hospitality experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior hospitality experience highly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic knowledge of accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Balance daily restaurant and room revenue.
• Greet and register guests with excellent service.
• Handle cash and process guest payments.
• Assist Front Desk personnel as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Mathematics

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Balance room, restaurant, and bar daily work. Post and balance charges and settlements in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain files and reset the systems for next-day operations. In addition, works as a front desk agent during shift as needed. Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay, as well as ensuring the guest has an exceptional stay, to meet the hotel’s high standards of quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepare daily Restaurant Revenue Report data by auditing Micros tapes/journals to break down revenue, covers, server tips paid out, and settlements by type and cashier.
• Run audit reports/journals.
• Make corrections and adjustments and handle all computer problems that might occur throughout their shift.
• Input onto the PC revenue/expenses/allowances to generate the daily reports such as the Guest Ledger Summary and the Daily Restaurant Summary.
• Balance all revenue and settlement accounts nightly, maintain files and reset the system for next-day operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities asked by the Controller.
• Ensure all reports and backup vouchers are complete and filed properly.
• Ensure all necessary copies of documents/back-up and reports of daily work are distributed to the proper person (i.e. Accounting Clerk and or Controller.
• Review and correct discrepancies in the Front Desk System.
• Coordinate with the front desk and restaurants/bars closing to facilitate a smooth operation of file maintenance and reset of system totals for next-day operations.
• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to understand requests, respond with appropriate action, and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, and confirming pertinent information including the number of guests and room rate. Make an appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys, certificates, and coupons as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office areas.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash; make change and balance as assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers’ checks, and other forms of payment. Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear English communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages, and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near misses property damage, or loss to supervisor/manager.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Assists other Front Desk Personnel when need.
• Perform any related duties as requested by the supervisor/manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider an equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent and graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge skills, and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
• Prior hospitality experience ishighly preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of accounting operations to include all aspects such as accounts receivable accounts payable, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to operate a 10-key by touch.
• Ability to effectively deal with guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to understand and communicate with employees and guests. Must have excellent telephone etiquette skills.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and move throughout the front office and continuously performs essential job functions.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds maximum.
• Occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking.
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

EOE/M/F/Vet Disabilities

Source: Westmont Hospitality Group