Front Desk Night Audit - Full Time

Austin Hotel Downtown

Located in the Live Music Capital of the World, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a walking distance from the 6th Street Entertainment District. Omni is a magnificently appointed luxury hotel with the heart of the thriving downtown business center at your doorstep; you'll be just steps away from the Austin Convention Center and the Texas State Capitol.

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown's commitment to serve our associates and nurture their growth has led to the company's highest rating in associate satisfaction and an impressive internal promotion rate. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown may be your perfect match.

The role of the Front Desk Night Audit is to ensure the appropriate checking in and checking out of guests in a courteous and professional manner while maintaining four star/four diamond standards. Additionally, they will be responsible handling guest issues and forwarding along as needed. This is an overnight role.

Omni Benefits Include

Free Downtown Parking in our Underground Garage
• Associate Cafeteria with Daily Complementary Hot Meals
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match, Pre-Tax Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Amount
• Exclusive Omni Associate Travel Discounts on Hotel Rooms, Food & Beverage and more!
• Unique Perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Services Aid, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Paid Time Off and Friends & Family Discounts
• Development Opportunities including Discounted E-Cornell Courses, Leadership Development Programs, Diversity & Inclusion Programs, Omni Support Center Internal Reward Program, and Work/Life Balance

• Preparation of daily reports and distribution as directed.
• Accurate preparation of VIP, complimentary, house use rooms, and out of order lists.
• Handling Express checkouts ensuring their completion.
• Completion of third shift Night Audit checklist
• Balancing of daily postings and revenue.
• Ensure adequate communication the following morning to all necessary departments by communicating through "Wrap-Up" emails.
• Understanding of all front office standards and assist in solving deficiencies.
• Documenting errors made by cash handling auditors.
• Prepare In-house allowance and adjustment spreadsheets each day.
• Prepare and send out the DAR to appropriate team members.
• Balancing of daily posting and revenue, and resolution of inaccuracies.
• To be thoroughly acquainted with all check-in and check-out procedures and policies.
• To be a main liaison between guest and the hotel.
• To appropriately protect confidential guest information and guest room key access according to front office SOP's.
• To be thoroughly acquainted with PBX Operator duties.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and Alarm System in the PBX department.
• Be familiar with guest scenarios and follow-up on all guest requests and concerns, effectively adhering to the service recovery process.
• To be thoroughly knowledgeable of all Front and PBX Moments of Service scenarios and execute to standard.
• Be familiar with all systems and equipment as related to the Front Office (OPMS, ORS, ALICE, Synergy, Vision Key System, Two-Way Radio Dispatch, ISD Fire panel)
• Be familiar with all hotel rate plans and rate codes, understanding rate strategy when making rate changes for guests.
• Be familiar with all hotel amenities (to include Wireless Internet, Select Guest Program, Laundry Services, and Omni Jr Chef Program)
• To be familiar with all hotel facilities (F&B outlets, Business Center, Fitness Center, Concierge Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Meeting Space, Parking Garage)
• To be familiar with the inter-relationship between the different departments (to include PBX, Guest Services, Housekeeping, F&B outlets, Banquets, Sales, Engineering and Purchasing)
• To be familiar with local attractions and businesses - to include restaurants that are open 24hrs near the hotel
• Aid guests in locating other areas of the hotel (walk them to destination if possible)
• Familiarity with parking validation procedures and Good Night's Rest Policy
• Effectively operate computer, printer, telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machine, facsimile machine, two-way radio
• Be actively engaged with our guests. Identify the needs of our guests and meet these needs, aiming to exceed expectations at every opportunity.
• Deliver personalized, memorable guest experiences by utilizing the Power of Engagement
• Be able to stand for an entire shift at the front desk
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy packages

• Attain a high propensity for customer service.
• Previous cash handling experience.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Will require working overnight shift.
• Computer Skills (Synergy, Nucleus, Epitome, Vision, GoConcierge, Microsoft Office).
• Comfortable with normal office conditions and extreme weather conditions.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.