Night Auditor

Courtyard Chicago St. Charles; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a Front Desk Agent to balance rooms, restaurant, and bar daily, process charges and settlements, and reset systems for the next day. You will also serve as a front desk agent during shift as needed.

The role involves preparing daily revenue reports, auditing sources, handling cash and payments, and delivering friendly guest service while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting operations including AR/AP and related entries.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to operate a 10-key by touch.
• Strong customer service mindset with proactive problem solving for guests and colleagues.
• Ability to input and retrieve information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English to communicate with guests and team.
• Awareness of safety procedures and ability to recognize emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily Restaurant Revenue Report by auditing Micros tapes/journals and breakdown revenue, covers, tips, and settlements.
• Run audit reports/journals and verify accuracy of entries.
• Make corrections and adjustments; troubleshoot computer problems during shift.
• Enter revenue/expenses/allowances into the PC to generate daily reports (Guest Ledger Summary, Daily Restaurant Summary).
• Balance revenue and settlement accounts nightly; maintain files for next day operations.
• Coordinate with Front Desk and Restaurants/Bars closing to ensure orderly reset of system totals.
• Greet guests with a friendly welcome; provide information on hours and local attractions.
• Handle registration by inputting guest details, room rate, and issuing keys; process payments.
• Follow all policies, safety rules, and backup procedures; assist other front desk personnel as needed.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

10-key by touch

Customer service

Computer skills

English proficiency

Emergency awareness

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

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. Also works as a front desk agent during shift as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare daily Restaurant Revenue Report data by auditing Micros tapes/journals to breakdown revenue, covers, server's 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 and the Assistant Controller based upon department needs.
• Ensure all reports and back-up 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. A/R, A/P, and Payroll).
• 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, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Make 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 supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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

• 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 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 emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and move throughout 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality