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Sage Hospitality Group PT Night Auditor / Overnight Valet Attendant in Portland, Oregon

Why us?

The Bidwell Hotel and High Horse Restaurant + Bar is seeking a Part-Time N ight Auditor/Overnight Valet Attendant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be energized by the idea of providing outstanding service to our guests and stellar support to our associates.

The Bidwell is a luxury hotel in downtown Portland offering guests easy access to the city’s shopping, dining, and top attractions. Those seeking a quintessentially Portland flavor enjoy our hip High Horse Restaurant and Bar featuring an elevated selection of regionally inspired food and drinks. When a relaxing oasis is the destination, our exclusive M Club Lounge is the perfect spacious yet cozy refuge. Groups are served with VIP status in our event space, and private dining room. Our staff is tuned in to discover how we can personalize the guest experience to put The Bidwell and High Horse Restaurant + Bar among great memories shared and repeated.

Work where you belong!

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

This hybrid position will perform Night Auditor duties as well as Overnight Valet Attendant duties (not at the same time).

Night Auditor: 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.

Valet Attendant: Under general supervision, provides valet services to hotel guests and ensures their satisfaction and comfort by promptly and courteously responding to their requests. Assist Doorman in meeting and greeting all guest arrivals and departures.

Responsibilities

  • Night Auditor:

  • 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.Valet Attendant:

  • Meet and greet all guests in all forms of transportation arriving at the hotel.

  • Assist guests with retrieving their luggage from vehicles.

  • Point out to guest and note existing vehicle damage on key tags in the appropriate space provided.

  • Assist Doorman in escorting guests and luggage into the lobby for registration.

  • Explain valet parking procedures and fees.

  • Give proper directions to registration area for check-in.

  • Park vehicles secure and mark key tag with location, guest name, license plate number and type of auto.

  • Drive vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Give general directions and information.

  • Respond to guest questions, issues and problems regarding transportation, hotel services and local events, points of interest and activities.

  • Professionalism and courtesy are to be extended at all times to guests, associates and vendors.

  • Guests should be professionally greeted within 5 ft of your area when in public areas of the hotel. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Accounting background preferred, but not required. Driving or valet experience preferred.

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

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

Valet Attendant: Physically strenuous, prolonged standing, walking and climbing stairs, intermittent exposure to outside elements, primarily an indoor position.

Benefits

  • Paid sick time

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

  • Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. $500+ per referral.

ID: 2024-25171

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Property : Bidwell Hotel

Outlet: High Horse

Category: Front Desk & Guest Services

Max: USD $21.00/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address : 520 SW Broadway

City : Portland

State : Oregon

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

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