Night Auditor- Hotel 55 Chicago

Coury Hospitality•Chicago, IL

1d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

At Hotel 55 Chicago, we don’t just offer jobs—we cultivate careers in a vibrant environment that celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and hospitality at its finest. Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile, our boutique hotel is a cultural destination that seamlessly blends contemporary art, thoughtful service, and inspired design. With 297 stylish guest rooms and the locally beloved Lure Fishbar, Hotel 55 offers an experience unlike any other. Whether you’re welcoming guests, curating moments in public spaces, or elevating the dining experience, every role at Hotel 55 contributes to something unforgettable. If you’re passionate about art, hospitality, and making a difference—this is where your story begins. The Night Auditor is responsible for overseeing front desk operations during overnight hours while completing daily audit and financial reporting functions. This role ensures accurate financial reconciliation, maintains hotel security and guest service standards overnight, and provides a calm, professional, and service-oriented presence consistent with luxury and boutique hotel expectations.

Requirements

Prior front desk or night audit experience in a luxury or boutique hotel preferred.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial and audit functions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions overnight.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with property management systems and basic accounting functions.
Professional demeanor and ability to remain calm in overnight or emergency situations.
Ability to multitask while maintaining service standards.

Responsibilities

Perform nightly audit procedures, ensuring accurate reconciliation of daily financial transactions and reports.
Balance and close daily revenue, including room charges, taxes, and payments, in accordance with hotel policies.
Prepare and distribute daily audit reports for management review.
Perform all front desk agent duties during overnight hours, including guest check-in and check-out.
Serve as the primary overnight point of contact for guest requests, concerns, and service recovery.
Communicate professionally with guests to address overnight requests, inquiries, or concerns with discretion and care.
Monitor lobby activity and maintain a secure, quiet, and welcoming overnight environment.
Conduct scheduled overnight property walks to ensure safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
Coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, security, and bell services as needed during overnight hours.
Ensure timely delivery of guest amenities, special requests, and service recovery items during the overnight shift when applicable.
Respond to emergency situations following established safety and security procedures.
Maintain accurate guest records and ensure confidentiality of all guest and financial information.
Verify room status, availability, and rates in coordination with the Front Office and Revenue teams.
Maintain a clean, organized, and polished front desk and lobby area.
Prepare the front desk and lobby for the morning shift, ensuring a clean, organized, and professional appearance.
Adhere to all health, safety, security, and privacy procedures.
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the manager. Furthermore, tasks and responsibilities may be added or revised based on the volume of business and the need for the work to be completed at the present time.