About the Role
The Assistant Night Manager supports the Night Manager and acts as a Manager on Duty in their absence. This position assists with end-of-day and night audit functions and oversees the Front Desk and overnight shift.
Responsibilities
- Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
- Balance and audit room revenue, food and beverage revenue and telephone revenue for accuracy; assist in the preparation of all reports relevant to daily revenues.
- Balance and audit all room tax charges, cashier reports, and guest house accounts for accuracy.
- Complete and transmit daily management/accounting reports with any supporting documentation ensuring the accurate accounting of the hotel revenues and expenses.
- Prepare General Manager daily, weekly and month end reporting packs.
- Act as the security point of contact during various times in the shift.
- Communicate with the Operations Manager to resolve accounting discrepancies and to request or provide information.
- Register guests, issue room keys, and provide information on hotel services, room location, and Travel Pass rewards program.
- Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/ securing assigned bank.
- May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.
- Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize revenue.
- Follow the overall seasonal demand reservation strategy as communicated by the hotel management team with regard to room type and length of stay pricing.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
- Service the shoppe and the pour by ensuring guests receive the service and products offered by the hotel.
- Follow all local laws with regard to alcoholic beverage sales.
- Ensure guest special requests are fulfilled and proper delivery of guest services is delivered.
- Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.
- Comply with Federal, Provincial and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Hospitality Degree, High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous hotel experience preferred.
- Reading and writing skills are utilized when compiling department records, guest registration and reservation information.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, and variances preferred.
- Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera Cloud systems preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
- Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently handling objects and equipment.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Will be required to work mornings, evening, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Opera Cloud systems
Location
- N/A
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- N/A
Education Level
- Hospitality Degree
- High School diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $58,000.00-62,000.00
Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Drycleaning
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
About the Company
- We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.
- An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be.
- Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.
- Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.
- At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions.
- We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships.
- We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.
- If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us.
Equal Opportunity
- Sonesta is a equal opportunity employer.
- Accommodation with the application process or job accommodation should be directed to the Director of HR.
- AI is used in the application process however all resumes are reviewed by Humans and hiring decisions are made by humans.
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
