Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.
Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.
Why join our team:
We offer:
- Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
- Paid time off (Full time employees)
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- On-the-job training
- Employee education allowance
- Advancement potential
- Flexible schedules
- Employee appreciation events
- Complimentary uniforms
- Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive pay
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Responsible for
all night audit functions for the Inn/Café and deliver a 5 star experience to
all guests that may need assistance. Maintain all aspects of the Front Office
area to ensure a luxury experience. Serve as a support to the Front Office,
Housekeeping and Dining Room team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- This
position is a strong ambassador for The Inn in all of their interactions with
our guests – those staying overnight in one of our 23 beautiful guest suites,
as well as those dining with us in our world-famous dining room
- Must
demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to meet the
expectations of a 5 Star/5 Diamond property by providing top notch guest
service skills
- Strong
multi-tasking of front desk duties which
include, but not limited to, checking guests in/out, seating guests in the
dining room or living room, answer telephone calls, check emails, relaying
guest requests, walking food and checking the guests’ coats
- Ability
to run all night audit reports and complete the night audit checklist
- Ability
to reconcile house accounts and communicate any house accounts with a balance
- Ability
to complete all End of Day reports and ensure the system is rolled over to the
next business day
- Ability
to reconcile room charges and credit card reports for all in house guests and
outside guests
- Must
greet all guests as though you are welcoming them to your own home
- An
eagerness to learn new information with a positive attitude
- Able to take constructive criticism to help improve faults
- Coordinate with Housekeeping and Engineering department to
track room status and follow up accordingly
- Work closely with both the Dining Room and Culinary team to
ensure all guest requests are communicated
- Prepare reports for the AM and PM front desk shifts
- Conduct a walkthrough of the property during the shift
- Assist with housekeeping, room service and engineering
requests
- Must meet Forbes Standards in all daily operations and guest
interactions
- Demonstrate
proficiency with Resortsuite and Tock software
- Be anticipatory of
guest needs and respond to guest inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Must maintain
professional etiquette with all guests and employees
- Constantly monitor the lobby, public areas and front driveway to ensure
the areas are clean and free of debris
- Demonstrate a
thorough knowledge of the Inn and its history
- Must follow all
disinfecting and sanitization policies
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 1-2
years of Night Audit experience
- Microsoft
Office knowledge
- Excellent
communication skills
- Must
be at least 16 years of age
- Must
be well-groomed and well-presented with no visible tattoos
Desirable
- Familiarity
with Forbes Standards
- Ability
to communicate in a language other than English, preferably Spanish or French
- Certification
in alcohol awareness program
- Certification
in CPR
- Prior
experience with Resortsuite and Tock
SKILLS
- Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
- Must always be organized and maintain cleanliness of the front desk
- Ability to speak using clear and professional language
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to process all payments, including credit card, cash and gift
certificates
- Ability to cross-train across multiple departments and assist when needed
- Ability to assist guests with questions about the property, history of the
Inn, surrounding areas and the amenities and packages offered at the Inn
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift 30+ lbs.
- Able to stand, bend and walk for long periods of time
- Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities:
reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting and climbing