What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Auditor/Front Desk position at The Hotel Saratoga?
SUMMARY: Conducts audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Posts room charges and taxes to guest accounts including guest transactions not posted
during the day by the front office cashier
· Processes guest charges voucher and credit card vouchers
· Posts guest charge purchase transactions not posted by the front office cashier
· Transfer charges and deposits to master accounts
· Verifies all account postings and balances
· Monitors the current status of coupons, discounts and other promotional programs
· Tracks room revenues, occupancy percentages and other front office statistics
· Prepares a summary of cash, check and credit card activities
· Summarizes results of operations for management
· Summarizes and compiles daily information for the hotel's financial records
· Prepare an End of day procedure
· Run End of day process in property management software (PMS)
· Understand principles of auditing, balancing and closing out accounts
· Knows how to operate PMS and other front office equipment
· Understands how to perform check-in and check-out procedures
· Checks front office accounting records for accuracy
· Function as a front desk agent especially in terms of check-in and check-out procedures
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be neat, professional and well groomed
Must possess strong organization time management skills, attention to detail
Must be guest service focused and a team player
Must possess excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and outgoing personality are essential
Ability to work shifts - weekends, holidays and overnight
Ability to relate well to hotel guests and employees
High initiative/Self-starter
Professional in demeanor and presentation
Personable, enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work independently
Ability to learn quickly
Observant and detail-oriented
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Dependable and reliable
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
University degree from a Hospitality related program preferred
Knowledge of Choice Advantage system would be an asset
Previous experience with computers would be an asset
Previous experience in a service-related position would be an asset
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Good command of the English language is essential, both written and verbal.
Additional languages spoken would be an asset.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saratoga Springs, New York 12866: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20