Night Auditor

Located in the Historic Fourth Ward along the Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail, FORTH Hotel combines guest rooms and suites, elevated restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool, and state-of-the-art wellness amenities into one holistic experience.

We're setting a new standard for the hospitality industry, so we're seeking talented individuals who hold themselves to a higher standard, too.

If you're dedicated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering premier hospitality, we invite you to join the founding team that's creating this destination. FORTH stands for luxury, innovation, and community; contribute the energy, skills, and creativity that only you can.

A Night Auditor is responsible for checking the guests in an efficiently manner and can use their name throughout the process. The person having this position must deliver a level of service marked by its sincere focus on each guest, consistent attention to detail and commitment to excellence. They will assist in all aspects of the Front Office areas which may include, but not limited to bell services, reservation assistance, telephone services and guest experience responsibilities to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize hotel profitability. Fluid communication with other departments and superior service are required to ensure smooth operations and positive experiences for our guests.

The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict and have a thorough understanding of policies, procedures and expectations.

Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each

employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employee is expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Greet every guest promptly with a smile and maintain eye contact
• Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
• Handle all guest interactions, in person and over the phone, with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible, resolve customer complaints, assist customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.
• Check in guests, assure that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged.
• Settle guest bills accurately
• Maintain a balanced bank assigned by the hotel and make change, cash checks, exchange foreign currency as needed
• Reconcile all transactions at the close of each shift
• Create a friendly, comfortable and helpful atmosphere for guests that demonstrate the highest standards for gracious hospitality
• Accept reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff
• Handle guest inquiries in a prompt and courteous manner, whether personally or by introducing the guest to the appropriate department
• Understand all aspects of the Front Office in the hotel's Property Management System
• Possess knowledge of all hotel services, facilities, outlet operating hours and amenities
• Understand all fire/safety procedures and provide necessary assistance to guests and employees in the event of an emergency
• Record all revenue and statistics, complete daily reports, segment room and house reports to proper departments
• Audit guest accounts to ensure that rate and billing is correct
• Audit house and group accounts ensure that postings to these accounts are in accordance with group resume
• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions
• Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to: Front Office Manager and Assistant Front Office Managers

Knowledge, Requirements and Skills

• High-School diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year hotel or related experience preferred
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language
• Excellent organizational skill and attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends
• Able to handle a large volume of guest interactions in an efficient and courteous manner;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and other hotel programs (i.e. Property Mgmt System)
• Work well under pressure, requires being a team player

Working Conditions/Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The person having this responsibility may have to lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis
• The person having this position may have to sit for one (1) hour, stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for eight (8) hours per day
• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an Employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method Co., along with its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.