Night Audit Supervisor

Job Opportunity At HRI Hospitality

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We're here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level.

We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career!

The Barnett, located in the Warehouse District, is where extraordinary service meets the vibrant pulse of New Orleans. Housed in a beautifully restored art deco building with 234 rooms. Our contemporary rooms and suites, rooftop pool and five exceptional dining outlets, will infuse your stay with Southern hospitality, live music, and eclectic flavors for a true sense of place.

Job Summary

Perform nightly audits and provide guest support during nighttime hours.

Core Focus & Essential Responsibilities

Qualified candidates must be able to satisfactorily complete the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform nightly audits, including carefully scrutinizing transactions, providing notes & follow up, closing and rolling the dates for the hotel.
• Transmit credit cards, complete and transmit daily management and accounting reports and supporting documents (Daily Revenue and Cash sheets report).
• Maintain and adhere to all appropriate reporting schedules and checklists; including, but not limited to: opening checklists, closing checklists, daily bucket checks, inventory, room assignments, etc.
• Master all areas of the Front Office operations including Opera, Synxis, Interfaces, call accounting system, etc.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing any and all customer concerns, while proactively meeting guest's needs on the night shift.
• Handle cash, make change and balance an 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 guestrooms and house accounts using property management system. Individual is capable of moving assigned cash from storage vault to drawer at front desk and back.

Supporting Functions

In addition to the core focus & responsibilities, the candidate is expected to complete the following duties:

• Answers all reservations, main hotel switchboard, and emails in a friendly manner, using clear English communication. When processing e-mails or listening to callers, ensure a clear understanding of their inquiries and requests. Promptly provides accurate information regarding availability of accommodations and other requested information.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel services/features and hours of operation.
• Perform various duties of Front Desk agent, Reservations Agent, and Telephone operator in a friendly and courteous manner to ensure guest satisfaction and service recovery.

Essential 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.

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in verbal and written English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution.
• Have superb time management skills.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel services/features and hours of operation.
• Other language, mathematical, and reasoning abilities as outlined below.
• Ability to comply with physical demands as outlined below.
• Knowledge and understanding of Atelier & Ace Culture & initiatives
• Technologically sound with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have a schedule that allows for night shifts.
• Flexible schedule required which includes weekends and holidays.

Required Education and/or Experience

High school diploma required. Minimum 12 months experience as a night auditor for a mid-sized hotel. Previous experience working in a hotel front desk or accounting department preferred.

Language, Mathematical, and Reasoning Abilities

Candidate must meet the following cognitive abilities:

• Ability to understand guests' service needs & requests.
• Ability to acknowledge guests' requests in a polite manner.
• Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written English (additional foreign languages are encouraged and preferred).
• Ability to apply logical thinking and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to address and solve problems involving guest and operational issues.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

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. The typical environment is an office atmosphere with ambient room temperatures, ambient lighting, and common office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, walk, and stand continuously.
• Lift / carry 10lbs (frequently) and 25lbs (occasionally)
• Bend, squat, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Use dominate hand coordination for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height, and moving machinery.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.