Overnight Operations Supervisor Jobs in Washington

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Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Position Summary

Oversees all Front Desk operations and ensures smooth, efficient service delivery across all shifts, including morning (AM), evening (PM), and overnight audit periods. This role leads the front desk team, manages staffing and scheduling, handles guest inquiries and escalated concerns, and upholds high standards of customer service. The supervisor also performs and oversees nightly audit procedures, ensuring accurate financial reporting, proper reconciliation of daily transactions, and compliance with hotel accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk Operations & Guest Services

• Lead, support, and mentor front desk associates across all shifts to maintain consistent service quality.
• Resolve guest concerns, special requests, and escalated issues with professionalism and efficiency.
• Ensure smooth check-in, check-out, and reservation processes.
• Maintain a welcoming lobby environment and uphold brand service standards.
• Monitor room availability, rate adjustments, and reservation accuracy.

Team Leadership & Administration

• Create, manage, and adjust staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for AM, PM, and overnight shifts.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching to improve performance and service delivery.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate updates, policies, and operational priorities.
• Assist with performance evaluations and support corrective action when necessary.

Night Audit & Financial Responsibilities

• Perform nightly audit procedures, including balancing and reconciling daily financial transactions.
• Verify and post room charges, payments, adjustments, and revenue reports.
• Prepare and distribute daily audit reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Address discrepancies promptly and accurately, escalating issues when needed.
• Oversee overnight operations, ensuring guest safety, security, and service continuity.

Operational Oversight

• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation for shift activities and guest interactions.
• Coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, and management to support daily operations.
• Monitor inventory of front desk supplies and request replenishment as needed.
• Ensure adherence to hotel policies, emergency procedures, and safety protocols.

Additional Responsibilities

• The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands, and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.

Education and Experience

• 2 years of previous hotel front desk experience required
• 2 - 3 years supervisory experience required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand for a long period of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain control and composure in difficult situations and exhibit good judgment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, and hotel room discounts. And MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work. * Minimum 32 hours/week to qualify

We also offer daily pay access, so you can receive your earnings the same day you work, helping you manage your finances easily and confidently.

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