
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $62,400.00 - $72,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
The Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street is a vibrant urban hotel located in the heart of New York City, steps away from the 34th Street/Herald Square subway station. This prime location offers guests easy access to renowned landmarks such as Macy's, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and Times Square. The hotel prides itself on providing a fast-paced yet welcoming environment for both guests and staff. With amenities like a hot breakfast service, a lobby bar offering light bites, and seamless connections to major transit hubs, the Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street caters to travelers seeking convenience and comfort in a bustling metropolitan setting. The energetic atmosphere makes it an ideal workplace for team members who thrive in dynamic surroundings and enjoy delivering exceptional guest service within one of New York's busiest neighborhoods.
The Night Audit Manager at Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street plays an essential role in ensuring that the Front Office operates smoothly and efficiently through the overnight hours. This management position requires overseeing front desk functions with a focus on attentiveness, friendliness, and courteous guest interaction to provide outstanding service before and during guests' stays. The individual in this role is responsible not only for maintaining high standards of quality service but also for maximizing room revenue and occupancy by monitoring daily operations closely. As a management-level associate, the Night Audit Manager is expected to dedicate the necessary time to complete responsibilities thoroughly, including any required overtime.
Key responsibilities for the Night Audit Manager include supervising the Night Audit process, managing guest service personnel, and ensuring compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality's standard operating procedures. This position demands leadership skills to motivate, coach, and discipline staff while maintaining employee morale and training. Additionally, the manager is tasked with handling guest requests, problems, and complaints with professionalism and efficiency, following up to ensure guest satisfaction. Financial acuity is important in this role as it involves analyzing rate efficiency, managing billing, and working closely with accounting for payroll and other financial reconciliations. The role also requires coordinating meetings, conducting performance appraisals, and maintaining accurate reports and logs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, maintaining composure under pressure while effectively communicating with coworkers and guests. Proficiency with Windows operating systems and company-approved software such as spreadsheets and word processing applications is necessary. A valid driver’s license is also required. This role is vital in upholding the Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street’s reputation for excellent service and operational excellence during overnight shifts, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting the overall guest experience.
The Night Audit Manager at Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street plays an essential role in ensuring that the Front Office operates smoothly and efficiently through the overnight hours. This management position requires overseeing front desk functions with a focus on attentiveness, friendliness, and courteous guest interaction to provide outstanding service before and during guests' stays. The individual in this role is responsible not only for maintaining high standards of quality service but also for maximizing room revenue and occupancy by monitoring daily operations closely. As a management-level associate, the Night Audit Manager is expected to dedicate the necessary time to complete responsibilities thoroughly, including any required overtime.
Key responsibilities for the Night Audit Manager include supervising the Night Audit process, managing guest service personnel, and ensuring compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality's standard operating procedures. This position demands leadership skills to motivate, coach, and discipline staff while maintaining employee morale and training. Additionally, the manager is tasked with handling guest requests, problems, and complaints with professionalism and efficiency, following up to ensure guest satisfaction. Financial acuity is important in this role as it involves analyzing rate efficiency, managing billing, and working closely with accounting for payroll and other financial reconciliations. The role also requires coordinating meetings, conducting performance appraisals, and maintaining accurate reports and logs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, maintaining composure under pressure while effectively communicating with coworkers and guests. Proficiency with Windows operating systems and company-approved software such as spreadsheets and word processing applications is necessary. A valid driver’s license is also required. This role is vital in upholding the Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street’s reputation for excellent service and operational excellence during overnight shifts, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting the overall guest experience.
Job Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
- or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience
- or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience
- supervisory experience required
- proficient in Windows operating systems and company approved spreadsheets and word processing
- valid driver's license from the applicable state
- able to convey information and ideas clearly
- able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
- able to work well in stressful, high pressure situations
- maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- effective in handling workplace problems including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems
- ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources and adjust to meet needs
- effective at listening, understanding and clarifying concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests
- able to work with and understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions
Job Qualifications
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
- or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience
- or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience
- supervisory experience required
- proficient in Windows operating systems and company approved spreadsheets and word processing
- valid driver's license from the applicable state
- able to convey information and ideas clearly
- able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
- able to work well in stressful, high pressure situations
- maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- effective in handling workplace problems including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems
- ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources and adjust to meet needs
- effective at listening, understanding and clarifying concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests
- able to work with and understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions
Job Duties
- Respond to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents presented at the Front Desk or through Reservations in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner
- follow up to ensure guest satisfaction
- motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Guest Services personnel according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s
- ensure compliance to brand and company training using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards
- prepare and conduct all Guest Services interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s
- conduct all 90 day and annual Guest Service employee performance appraisals according to S.O.P.'s
- develop employee morale and ensure training of Guest Services personnel
- maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily
- analyze rate efficiency, monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count
- attend all required Rooms Merchandizing meetings with appropriate reports and documentation
- supervise the Night Audit function and monitor the House Charge Worksheet and Flash Report for accuracy
- participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled
- be responsible for developing a manager as assigned by the Corporate Office, including sign-off on all competencies and assist in placement
- ensure all end of the month report dates are met
- review Guest Services staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on time
- prepare employee schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements
- ensure no-show revenue is maximized through consistent and accurate billing
- maintain Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s regarding Purchase Orders, vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting
- maintain professional working relationships and promote open communication with managers, employees and other departments
- work closely with Accounting on follow-up items such as returned checks, rejected credit cards, employee discrepancies
- operate all aspects of the Front Office computer system including software maintenance, report generation and simple programming
- monitor proper operation of the P.B.X. console
- monitor the process of taking reservations ensuring courtesy and up selling techniques
- greet and welcome all guests in accordance with Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s
- ensure implementation of all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules
- operate radios efficiently and professionally communicating with hotel staff
- coordinate all aspects of the Aimbridge Hospitality philosophy of service implementation
- ensure correct and accurate cash handling at the Front Desk
- attend monthly all-employee team meetings and other management functions
- attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis
- obtain necessary information when taking room reservations
- ensure logging and delivery of messages, packages and mail in a timely and professional manner
- be aware of all rates, packages and promotions
- follow and enforce Aimbridge Hospitality hotel credit policies
- process and handle guest laundry where property specific
- ensure employees are attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous at all times
- maintain and monitor 'Lost and Found' procedures
- establish and maintain key control system
- ensure department participation in monthly Aimbridge team meeting
- focus Guest Services Department on guest service scores
- monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests
- maintain required pars of front office and stationary supplies
- review daily Front Office work and activity reports generated by Night Audit
- review Front Office log book and Guest Request log daily
- assist General Manager and Engineering Department in emergency procedures implementation
- be familiar with corporate sponsored programs such as airline mileage, Triple Upgrade or V.I.P. programs
- maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system including documentation of purchases, vouchering, schedules, forecasts, reports and tracking logs
- conduct meetings according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards
- perform other duties as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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