What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Auditor/Front Desk position at Doctor Sax House?
Job Title: Night Auditor
Department: Hotel
Location: 35 Walker Street, Lenox, MA
About Doctor Sax House: Doctor Sax House is a boutique hotel that blends Gilded Age history with modern design and amenities. The hotel offers 9 guest rooms, a café and lounge, curated programming including musical performances, panels, and the opportunity for additional events and full buy-outs. We pride ourselves on delivering a luxury and personalized experience for our guests, rooted in the inspiration and beauty found in the Berkshires.
Job Description: As the Night Auditor, you will serve as a steward of the Doctor Sax House guest experience during overnight hours, ensuring a seamless continuation of the property’s elevated service standards. Equal parts gracious host and meticulous operations professional, you will be responsible for maintaining a calm, secure, and welcoming environment while performing end-of-day restocking (bar, server prep station, etc.), table setting, laundry, kitchen prep, and other needed services. This is a vital role within our team, embodying the spirit of refined hospitality and personalized care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a warm, professional welcome and personalized assistance to any late-arriving or early-departing guests.
- Perform nightly bar procedures: including wipe-down, restocking
- Perform nightly server procedures: resetting of tables, laundry (napkins, etc.)
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- Monitor property security and conduct periodic walk-throughs to ensure guest and property safety.
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the common areas, with an emphasis on breakfast service.
- Manage overnight communications including guest calls, email inquiries, and concierge requests.
- Provide discreet and responsive service for any special requests, room service, or in-room amenities.
- Coordinate seamlessly with morning staff for smooth shift transitions and continuity of service.
- Assist with early breakfast/coffee set-up or light housekeeping tasks as needed to uphold our high-touch environment.
- Support property operations with a solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to excellence in all details.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a luxury hotel, boutique hospitality environment, or high-touch guest service role preferred.
- Proficiency with hotel management software (PMS), point-of-sale systems (i.e. Toast), and Google Suite.
- Impeccable attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion.
- Warm, gracious demeanor with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently during overnight hours.
- Flexibility to assist with additional responsibilities or occasional extended hours as needed.
- A genuine appreciation for artful design, storytelling through hospitality, and elevated service.
Doctor Sax House and Bluff and Bowery are equal opportunity employers and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Schedule:
- Overnight shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lenox, MA 01240 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lenox, MA 01240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18