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Hotel managers are responsible for running operations like guest services, housekeeping, bar and restaurant facilities, and conferencing and events.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; flexibly
As a hotel manager, you could:
In a small hotel you may manage all of its operations. In a larger hotel, you may have more specific responsibilities, for example reservations or revenues management.
You may need to wear smart business clothes.
You could work in a hotel or at a conference centre.
You can get into this job through:
You can complete a qualification like a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree and enter hotel management through a management trainee scheme.
This role is open to graduates of all subjects, though a related course may give you an advantage. These include:
You'll usually need:
You can apply to do a Hospitality Supervisor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or Hospitality Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, to train to become a hotel manager.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to get into this career by getting experience as a deputy manager in front of house, guest services or catering operations. With further training on the job, you could be promoted to a more senior managerial position.
Experience in any kind of customer facing role will be useful for this career.
Some hotels offer live-in accommodation as part of their salary and benefits package.
You could join the Institute of Hospitality for professional development and networking opportunities.
You can find out more about how to become a hotel manager from Caterer.com.
Your career prospects will depend on the size of the business, your experience and whether you are willing to relocate.
In larger hotel chains, you could move into regional management or specialise in areas like corporate finance or training. You may also have the chance to work overseas with an international hotel group.