• New Orleans, LA
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    Why us?

    Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans' vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city.

    Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans-where history, music, and cuisine converge.

    As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class.

    Job Overview

    Audit, balance and report on the various areas of the hotel (e.g. food and beverage outlets, rooms/front desk, gift shop, etc.) to provide accurate, timely information and to ensure company and Hotel policies and procedures are followed and to prevent fraud. Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.

    Responsibilities

    • Audit, balance and report on all food and beverage outlets (e.g. restaurants, lounges, banquets, room service) cash and credit operations to include but not limited to checks, over/short figures/tally sheets, deposits, counts, house charges, promotional materials, postings, etc. and reset all registers to ensure accurate, timely information.

    • Audit, balance, post and report on the front desk to include but not limited to; room charges, phone calls, zero balance folios, corrections, adjustments, taxes, disputed charges, over/short figures, deposits, etc., to ensure accuracy and verify proper cash handling procedures are followed.

    • Audit, balance and prepare, verify and report on Room information to provide rooms management with a picture of how they are performing. Prepare and input statistics and income journal sheets for preparation of daily reports.

    • Balance and close all bank ticket codes, daily.

    • Run night audit final after insuring all revenues are in balance nightly.

    • Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.

    • Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.

    • Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.

    • Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.

    • Perform the duties of a Front Desk Clerk including express checkouts.

    Qualifications

    Education/Formal Training

    High school education or equivalent experience.

    Experience

    Accounting background preferred, but not required.

    Knowledge/Skills

    • Ability to operate personal computer, cash register and calculator.

    • Ability to compile facts and figures.

    • Telephone and guest relations etiquette and skills.

    • Moderate hearing required to communicate with guests.

    • Excellent vision required for viewing of CRT screen.

    • Excellent speech communication skills required to communicate with guests over the telephone.

    • Excellent comprehension and literacy required for reading daily reports, numbers, etc.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • 90% of shift is standing, Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing,

    • Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.

    • Prolonged standing.

    • Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

    Environment

    Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%

    Benefits

    Medical, dental, & vision insurance

    Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching

    Health savings and flexible spending accounts

    Basic Life and AD&D insurance

    Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties

    Employee Assistance Program

    Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

    Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

    Fun & Exciting Work Environment

    Competitive Health & Welfare Plans

    Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more

    Community-Oriented.

    ID: 2026-33426

    Position Type: Regular Part-Time

    Property : Hotel de la Poste

    Outlet: Hotel

    Category: Front Desk & Guest Services

    Address : 316 Chartres St

    City : New Orleans

    State : Louisiana

    EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Orleans, LA

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Banquet Servicesunmatched
    • CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displaysunmatched
    • Calculatorsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Workstationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Hotel Industryunmatched
    • Hotel Reservationunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Jazzunmatched
    • Literacyunmatched
    • Musicunmatched
    • PBX Operatorunmatched
    • PC (Personal Computer) Systemsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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