Night Manager

Job Description Summary

The Night Manager acts as Manager on Duty for the overnight shift. Ensuring completion of end of day and Night Audit functions. Overseeing the Front Desk and PBX on the overnight shift. Provide operational support to the Front Office with daily overnight growers Front Office Tasks and Guest Services Support. Assisting in preparation for daily VIP Arrivals, Travel Pass Arrivals, and assisting the Director of Front Office / Front Office Manager as instructed.

• Ensure end of day process is completed.
• Manage and perform all Night Audit functions.
• Handle walked guests and follow up reports following specific standards.
• Responsible for Overnight Departmental Rounds to assure all Departments are properly operating, assuring staffing, presentation and the usage of Sonesta Standards.
• Prepare the daily SOX compliance report.
• Audit Travel Pass arrivals for next day.
• Review all VIP arrivals assuring proper accommodations, amenities and that all Front Office team members are aware and handle VIP's accordingly.
• Following up with Front Office team with any issues or log entries from the prior shift, also adding comments to Daily Management Log.
• Update guest profiles in all necessary systems to assure that all departmental teams have as much information as possible on our guests. Update the relevant departments so they are aware of the profile information as necessary.
• Handle all group arrivals preparations to assure that any specific Front Office operational needs are met and handle correctly.
• Proactively be aware of all guest arrivals and departures to ensure that sufficient staff are available to service them, also assure that all outlets are staffed to handle volumes of business as they occur - assist where necessary.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping to ensure that all arrivals are correctly handled in accordance with early check in procedures.
• Promote a positive perception of the company both internally and externally.
• Support the Front Office team where necessary to ensure that all Sonesta department objectives and standards are met.
• Ensure the Hotel is always well presented, with reference to the cleanliness, internalqry and external maintenance.
• Anticipate and rectify problems to ensure a guest's wellbeing and satisfaction with the hotel.
• Follow correct cash handling procedures.
• Responsible for the safety of all persons in the Hotel and ensure that all health and safety procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that all reports are completed accurately and within the required timelines.
• Ensureiern that all reports and guest issues are handled correctly and that any issues or discrepancies are investigated, corrected and reported to the Director of Front Office.
• Report to managers