How to hire a hotel auditor

How to hire a hotel auditor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hotel auditor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a hotel auditor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new hotel auditor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the hotel auditor you need to hire. Certain hotel auditor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a hotel auditor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a hotel auditor that fits the bill.

   This list presents hotel auditor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Hotel Auditor	Description	Hourly rate
   Hotel Auditor	Information clerks perform routine clerical duties such as maintaining records, collecting data, and providing information to customers.	$11-20
   Guest Relations Representative	Guest relations representatives are professionals who are responsible for providing excellent customer service to customers of a hotel or other establishment. These representatives are required to assist the front office manager in mentoring and developing front office associates by contributing valuable feedback and suggestions for improvement... Show more	$10-17
   Service Desk Analyst	Service Desk Analysts are information technology (IT) employees who usually oversee the helpdesk hotline of the IT department. They address the technical concerns of other employees or even clients of the company... Show more	$14-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reservations
   • Audit Reports
   • Front Desk
   • Customer Service
   • Guest Service
   • Room Availability
   • Guest Accounts
   • Hotel Services
   • Revenue Reports
   • Computer System

   Responsibilities:

   • Resolve customer concerns and make reservations over the phone.
   • Support guests with reservation requirements through in-depth communication and preparation of check-in materials.
   • Transmit and receive messages using telephone or switchboard.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your hotel auditor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A hotel auditor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, hotel auditors' average salary in oklahoma is 50% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hotel auditors 47% less than senior-level hotel auditors.
   • Certifications. A hotel auditor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a hotel auditor's salary.

   Average hotel auditor salary

   $15.38hourly

   $31,987 yearly

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   Entry-level hotel auditor salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing a hotel auditor job description

   A hotel auditor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a hotel auditor job description:

   Hotel auditor job description example

   BENEFITS
   * Associate Hotel Discounts Worldwide!
   * PTO Accrual from day one!
   * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
   * 401(k) with Employer Match
   * Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
   * Paid Life Insurance
   * Employee Assistance Program
   
   JOB SUMMARY
   As Part Night Auditor, you are the main resource for our guests during the overnight hours. You are responsible for maintaining overall hotel operations and reconciliation/posting of all revenues from the previous day. You are also accountable for check-in, check-out, kiosk operations, market sales and all other guest interactions. If you are friendly, personable, and like to work independently, this may be just the job for you!
   RESPONSIBILITIES
   * Ensure every guest is greeted and welcomed in a unique and personable way upon arrival.
   * Reconcile and complete all daily Front Desk Agents' work. Ensure that any issues from the day are corrected before processing the audit. Communicate any findings to the GM.
   * Run all night audit functions consistent with closing out all daily transactions and preparing for the following day's operations.
   * Provide next day reports for the front office, housekeeping, sales, and GM as requested.
   * Book guest hotel reservations.
   * Register guests to the hotel, verifying reservation, personal information and securing payment information.
   * Provide guests with information regarding hotel facilities and local attractions.
   * Answer and route calls as appropriate; take guest messages with accuracy; assist in handling mail and other electronic communication.
   * Promote the brand loyalty program and provide recognition and benefits to all present members.
   * Anticipate guests' needs and respond timely, appropriately and in a friendly manner.
   * Assist in resolving guest complaints regarding service and/or accommodations, whether handling on own, or elevating to managerial level.
   * Responsible for cash drawer contents and transactions during shift; maintain accurate records including cash flows, registration cards, reservation cards, and property walks.
   * Maintain appropriate market inventory levels, restocking when necessary.
   * Handle confidential information, including guest records, with a high degree of integrity.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   * High School Graduate or GED required.
   * Knowledge of front desk operations and procedures, guest services and hotel services.
   * Proficiently speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language. Ability to speak other languages in a multicultural work environment can be extremely helpful in facilitating good communication among all hotel team members and guests.
   * Able to work independently and desire to participate as part of a team.
   * Possess proficient computer skills including proficient knowledge of MS Office products, knowledge of brand operating systems preferred.
   * Able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
   * Demonstrate genuine care for customers and employees.
   * Comfortable conversing with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and at all organizational levels.
   
   Job Type: Part-time
   
   Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
   
   Benefits:
   * Paid time off
   Schedule:
   * 8 hour shift
   * Monday to Friday
   
   Ability to commute/relocate:
   * Atlanta, GA 30344: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
   
   Work Location: One location

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find hotel auditors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your hotel auditor job on Zippia to find and recruit hotel auditor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit hotel auditors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new hotel auditor

   Once you've selected the best hotel auditor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new hotel auditor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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