Working as a hotel and accommodation manager or proprietor, often called a hotel manager, your organisational and people skills will allow you to oversee the smooth working of commercial accommodation. Here you can find out more about what it’s like to work in this field and what you should study or do to get a role.
Developing a career in this field usually depends on your experience and personal motivation to work towards a promotion. The general young age and turnover in hospitality rewards hard working graduates.
You might start as a graduate trainee or assistant manager before working your way up to deputy manager or manager level. Working in larger enterprises or changing roles and location can help you get promotions faster. Eventually you could choose to move into strategic positions like marketing or finance.
Managers with experience can often find self-employed opportunities working as management consultants.
Large companies or national and international chains usually have graduate training programmes and a variety of in-house training that you can access.
Being geographically flexible is a great way to gain broader experience, find out what locations or work areas you like the most and access certain training opportunities.
External qualifications like diplomas and courses from City & Guilds are also available to managers looking to boost their skills mid-career.
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