Night Auditor-Front Desk Host

mcrhotels.com; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Night Auditor to join their team at a prominent hotel. In this role, you will oversee the front desk operations during the overnight shift, ensuring a seamless experience for guests. Your responsibilities will include managing guest registrations, preparing daily reports, and balancing transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Join a dynamic team that values service excellence and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work varied schedules including nights and weekends.
• Basic English communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Register guests and manage front desk operations during the night shift.
• Prepare daily reports and balance transactions effectively.
• Provide courteous service and respond to guest inquiries promptly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Basic English communication

Basic math skills

Ability to work under pressure

Desire to serve guests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows operating systems

Company approved spreadsheets

Word processing software

Job description

Chicago IL O'Hare Hyatt Regency, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM

The Night Auditor at Hyatt Regency O'Hare 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).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primary responsibilities include registering guests, making reservations, preparing daily reports, balancing transactions, and conducting security walks.
• Initiate and complete the End of Day process.
• Complete the Night Audit checklist for computer procedures daily.
• Balance the day’s work (i.e., miscellaneous revenue, telephone postings, valet laundry, server and desk agent’s paperwork, etc.)
• Prepare and distribute the Daily Flash Report as needed.
• Transfer the master or house accounts as necessary.
• Run morning reports according to MCR and Brand procedures.
• Complete any reports as requested by management in a timely manner.
• Providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.
• Maintain proper operation of the telephone switchboard.
• Answer guest inquiries about hotel service, facilities, and hours of operation.
• Establish and maintain good communication and teamwork with fellow associates and other departments within the hotel.
• Assist with breakfast setup in select hotels.
• Respond to guest requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all guests and hotel information.
• Document all guest requests, complaints, or problems immediately and notify designated department for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction.
• Be aware of all rates, packages, and special promotions.
• Be familiar with all in-house groups and high demand/restricted dates.
• Take all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow rate quoting scenario.
• Be knowledgeable of the front desk computer system.
• Log and deliver packages, mail, and messages.
• Be knowledgeable of the property and amenities, along with any special events, local area attractions and things to do around the hotel.
• Accurately complete the check-in and checkout process.
• Uses creative reasoning and brand standard service tools to overcome guest objections and concerns and to ensure guest service satisfaction.
• Restocks front desk area and supplies as required or assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate the ability to be detail oriented.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Must have basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Basic math skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain alcohol awareness certification as required by the State.
• Must be willing to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas clearly.
• Must have a desire to serve all guests.
• Must meet the legal age to serve alcoholic beverages (at select properties).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Brand knowledge and experience.

Our Company:

• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA.

What we offer/What’s in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members