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Hotel manager
If you can manage staff, and you want to get into the hospitality industry, this job could be ideal for you.

Hotel managers oversee all aspects of running a hotel, from housekeeping and general maintenance to budget management and marketing.

In this job will need strong business skills. You will need to communicate well, with a sensitive and diplomatic approach. You will also need to think on your feet to solve problems quickly.

To get into this job you could enter at a junior position and work your way up to management. Or you could do a higher education qualification in a subject like hospitality management and go straight in as a manager. An Apprenticeship in hospitality and catering can also be a route in.
The work
Large hotels may have a manager for each department, reporting to the general manager. In smaller hotels, the manager is more involved in the day-to-day running of the hotel, often dealing directly with guests.
As a hotel manager, your tasks would typically include: * setting annual budgets * analysing financial information and statistics * setting business targets and marketing strategies * managing staff * organising building maintenance * making sure security is effective * dealing with customer complaints and comments * making sure the hotel follows regulations such as licensing laws * securing corporate bookings for entertainment and conference facilities.
In larger hotels you will spend a lot of time in meetings with the heads of departments.
Hours
Your working hours will include evenings, weekends and public holidays. You will usually work shifts, including split shifts, especially as a junior manager.
In a small hotel you might help out in the bar or restaurant during the day. You may have the option to live in at the hotel.
Income
* Trainee and assistant