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Night Desk Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

Front Desk/Night Auditor# Front Desk/Night AuditorHot JobHampton Inn - Macomb - Macomb Hotel - Macomb, IL 61455## OverviewSalary Range$15.50 - $16.50 Hourly## Description**Job Summary: To ensure a ...

Front Desk Night Audit

Elko, NV ยท On-site

$15.50 - $17/hr

Previous hotel front desk or night audit experience preferred * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Basic accounting or cash-handling experience a plus * Ability to work independently and ...

night audit/ front desk

Odessa, TX

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

We are seeking a Night Audit/ Front Desk to become a part of our team! You will accommodate patrons, as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency. Responsibilities: * Register and ...

night audit/ front desk

Odessa, TX ยท On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

We are seeking a Night Audit/ Front Desk to become a part of our team! You will accommodate patrons, as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency. Responsibilities: * Register and ...

night auditor front desk

Granbury, TX ยท On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Join our team at Days Inn Granbury, TX as a Night Auditor Front Desk! This exciting position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your customer service skills while ensuring a smooth overnight ...

Townplace Suites seeks full-time and part-time Night Auditors/Front Desk Associates to join its hotel team. This position is key to delivering outstanding guest experiences, especially during check ...

Townplace Suites seeks full-time and part-time Night Auditors/Front Desk Associates to join its hotel team. This position is key to delivering outstanding guest experiences, especially during check ...

Townplace Suites seeks full-time and part-time Night Auditors/Front Desk Associates to join its hotel team. This position is key to delivering outstanding guest experiences, especially during check ...

Front Desk Night Audit

Big Sky, MT ยท On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

This position supports front desk operations at the Summit Hotel, Village Center, and Huntley/Shoshone Lodge. Responsibilities Picture yourself as a Night Auditor at Big Sky Resort and having the ...

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How much do night desk jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for night desk in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night desk?

Night Desk jobs typically involve working at the front desk or reception area of a facility, such as a hotel, apartment building, or office, during nighttime hours. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing check-ins and check-outs, answering phones, handling emergencies, and ensuring the security of the premises. Night Desk staff often work independently and must be vigilant, organized, and able to handle unexpected situations that may arise during the night.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by someone working at a night desk?

Working at a Night Desk typically involves tasks such as greeting and assisting guests, handling check-ins and check-outs during late hours, managing reservations, and ensuring building security. One of the main challenges in this role is balancing multiple responsibilities independently during quieter shifts, while remaining alert for any emergencies or unexpected situations. The work environment is often quieter than daytime hours, but it requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently with limited on-site support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a night desk clerk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Desk Clerk, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic administrative abilities, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with property management software, reservation systems, and basic office equipment is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills help you manage guest concerns and maintain a welcoming environment during overnight hours. These competencies are essential for ensuring smooth operations, guest satisfaction, and security when working independently at night.

What is the difference between Night Desk vs Front Desk Clerk?

AspectNight DeskFront Desk Clerk
Work HoursTypically overnight or late-night shiftsDaytime or rotating shifts
Primary ResponsibilitiesMonitoring property, handling late-night guest needs, securityChecking in/out guests, answering inquiries, reservations
Work EnvironmentHotels, motels, 24-hour facilitiesHotels, resorts, customer service settings
CredentialsHigh school diploma, customer service skillsHigh school diploma, customer service skills

The Night Desk and Front Desk Clerk roles share similar credentials and work environments but differ mainly in shift timing and primary duties. Night Desk staff focus on overnight security and monitoring, while Front Desk Clerks handle guest check-ins and inquiries during daytime hours.

What is the best night desk job to have?

The best night desk jobs typically involve roles such as security desk officer, hotel front desk clerk, or hospital receptionist, which require strong communication skills and the ability to work independently during overnight hours. These positions often offer stable schedules, opportunities for advancement, and may require basic computer proficiency and customer service experience.
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Infographic showing various Night Desk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $40,985 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Hotel Desk Clerk (Night Audit)

Fairfield Inn & Suites Avon

Avon, IN โ€ข On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

No matter whether a guest arrives weary from their travels or excited for a vacation, as a Hotel Desk Clerk (Night Audit), you know what to do to make them feel at home. They will appreciate the pristine lobby, your warm welcome, and your efficiency in getting them checked in and pointed in the right direction.ย  When they know you genuinely care about the quality of their stay, you are operating at a level of excellence which in turn creates a customer for life.

ย Benefits Offered:

  • Incentives $
  • Employee Referral Program $
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation (Full-Time)
  • Merit Increase $
  • 401k with Employer Contribution (Full-Time)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-Time)
  • Life Insurance (Full-Time)
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability (Full-Time)
  • Accident (Full-Time)
  • Critical Illness (Full-Time)
  • Cross-training Opportunities
  • Hotel Room Discounts

Schedule:

  • Flexible Shifts Available

-Morning/Evening/Night

-Weekends

-Full-Time/Part-Time

Our Hotel Desk Clerk (Night Audit) makes a difference by:

  • A warm, people-oriented demeanor
  • A team-first attitude
  • A gift for paying attention to the smallest details

As a Hotel Desk Clerk (Night Audit), you will:

  • Organize, confirm, and process guest check-in/check-outs and adapt for any changes, verify guest identity
  • Respond to and resolve guest requests
  • Secure payments, verifying and adjusting billing as needed
  • Provide guests with room and hotel information, directions, amenities, and local interests
  • Process night audit
  • Run daily reports, reviewing to see what needs to be communicated to the next shiftโ€™s staff
  • Complete cashier and closing reports, counting the bank at the end of each shift securely
  • Accept and record wake-up calls, delivering to the right department
  • Maintain confidentiality of all guests, proprietary information
  • Communicate any emergency, lost item, or theft to proper staff and/or authorities
  • Report maintenance problems, accidents, and safety hazards
  • Keep contingency lists in case of emergency and communicate and necessary messages
  • Protect company assets
  • Comply with all quality assurance expectations
  • Keep doors locked during the night.
  • Clean and organize the front desk, lobby, and market area when the hotel is quiet.ย 

To be a successful Night Auditor, you need:

  • A professional demeanor, a warm and welcoming personality, and must be able to engage easily and actively connect with others.
  • Be genuinely caring and compassionate and visibly demonstrate desire to understand others.
  • Create confidence and trust, while communicating the right message at the right time.
  • Be comfortable conversing with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and at all organizational levels.
  • Be direct yet tactful and considerate of the audience.
  • Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
  • Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on premises.
  • Clean professional appearance.
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Requirements:

The Hotel Desk Clerk (Night Audit) role requires standing for long periods of time, or entire shifts. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (i.e., small print).ย  Grasp, turn and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.ย  Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than 25 pounds without assistance.ย 

MHG Hotels LLC seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve.ย  MHG Hotels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 317-356-4000 extension 203.ย  Please leave a message and a member of our Human Resources team will return your call within three business days.ย  Alternatively, an email may be sent to hr@mhghotelsllc.com โ€œApplicant Accommodationโ€ should be included in the subject line of the email.ย  Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request accommodation to apply for a job.ย