Night Auditor

Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown is seeking a Night Auditor to manage overnight Front Desk operations from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. You will register guests, handle reservations, and prepare daily reports while balancing transactions.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a hotel setting, a high school diploma, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Previous supervisory experience is preferred, with a focus on guest service and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of progressive hotel experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in related field helpful.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register guests and handle reservations during overnight shift.
• Prepare daily reports and balance transactions.
• Run required Front Office procedures between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.
• Maintain nightly audit checklist and cash handling.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Stress management

Self-management

Education

High School diploma

College coursework

Tools

Windows OS

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Description

The Night Auditor is responsible for the preparation and disposition of all Night Audit work. Responsible for the Front Desk operation during the overnight shift (Typically 11pm-7am). Primary responsibilities include: registering guests, making reservations, prepare daily reports, balancing transactions.

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Mid-Continent Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Initiate and complete the End of Day process.
• Run all reports as required for Food and Beverage audit.
• Complete the Night Audit checklist for computer procedures daily.
• Balance the day’s work (i.e., movie revenue, telephone postings, valet laundry, server's and desk agent's paperwork, etc.).
• Maintain cashiering responsibilities as per Front Office procedures according to Mid-Continent Hospitality standards.
• Maintain Front Office computer system operation according to Mid-Continent Hospitality.
• Fulfill all Front Office functions between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.
• Handle and follow through on all guest request daily from 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.
• Follow safety and emergency procedures according to Mid-Continent Hospitality standards.
• Maintain proper record keeping (i.e log books, etc.) according to Mid-Continent Hospitality standards.
• Be familiar with all Mid-Continent Hospitality policies and house rules.
• Complete the initial direct bills, daily, and place on the Controllers desk; attach folio/banquet check back-up to the bills.
• Maintain radio contact with Security/other employees during entire shift.
• Have a working knowledge of security procedures.
• Prepare and distribute the Daily Flash Report as needed.
• Transfer the master or house accounts as necessary.
• Ensure employees are at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Front Office Manager or any other member of management.

Requirements

Activities:

• At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in related field helpful.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.

Skills Needed:

• Light work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from the disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be able to work in a self-managed environment.
• Must be able to problem solve and troubleshoot in order to resolve guest issues that may arise and respond to emergency situations.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.