{"id":694,"date":"2019-09-23T17:57:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T07:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/?p=694"},"modified":"2023-02-20T10:10:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T23:10:03","slug":"career-options-in-hospitality-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icieducation.co.uk\/blog\/career-options-in-hospitality-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Options in Hospitality Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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A career in hospitality management is extremely rewarding as it can span a number of sectors, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills. A hospitality manager\u2019s main responsibilities involve overseeing the administrative duties and processes of a resort, hotel, casino, spa, or restaurant. The best hospitality managers possess excellent customer service and people skills, an understanding of finances and budgeting, confidence in hiring and training staff, and a knack for communication and problem-solving techniques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you enjoy working with people, then a career in hospitality management might be right for you. And as the hospitality industry is Britain\u2019s fourth-biggest employer<\/a>, it offers many job prospects for a diverse and interesting career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What to expect from a career in hospitality management<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hospitality management might seem as if it would involve the same tasks and responsibilities each day. But no matter what sector you\u2019re involved in, this career is never dull.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A career in hospitality management offers early levels of responsibility and fast growth so you can earn a management position at a relatively young age. With new tasks, new guests, and new colleagues, you\u2019ll always be kept on your toes. Some jobs in hospitality management also offer the opportunity to travel, so your environment can change regularly as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A job as a hospitality manager<\/a> will get your creative juices flowing, and regular implementation of new ideas and initiatives is key to creating success in the hospitality industry. So, you can expect to use your imagination to generate fresh ideas for your company\u2019s growth and popularity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Career options in hospitality management<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The hospitality management field is continuously growing, with more career options being added every day. The following are a few careers in hospitality management that may pique your interest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hotel general manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The main priority as a general manager in the hotel industry involves ensuring your guests have a pleasant experience at your hotel. After that, your other concerns involve running and overseeing many different departments, such as guest services, housekeeping, the front desk, and food and beverage. You would also be expected to supervise staff, review finances and balance budgets, and oversee recruitment and training, and operations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

On some days, you may be working directly with your guests. On other days, you may be behind the scenes managing hotel operations. Odd and on-call hours are expected with this position. If this position appeals to you, you should consider upskilling<\/a> to help you land the job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Restaurant or cafe manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A restaurant or cafe manager is responsible for running the daily operations of the business, as well as overseeing the servicing of food and beverages to customers. In this hospitality management job, your primary duties would involve complying with safety and health regulations; hiring, training and managing staff; and budgeting for supplies. If you have some cooking skills, you may even get the chance to work in the kitchen during busy periods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The daily life of a restaurant or cafe manager involves lots of running around, and you can expect to be on your feet for the majority of the day. If you enjoy working with people and are genuinely passionate about food, a position as a restaurant or cafe manager might be a fit for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spa and resort manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A spa manager plans and coordinates everything that happens at a spa and resort facility. They must direct or plan spa programs and services, as well as train staff. Other duties include outlining and following through on staff performance expectations, and following corporate guidelines and policies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A day in the life of a spa manager might also involve checking spa equipment to ensure it functions effectively, training service staff, coordinating facility schedules for best use, recording daily cash flow, generating financial statements, and ensuring the facility\u2019s compliance with health standards. A spa may be a peaceful, relaxing place for guests, but as a manager, it will keep you busy every day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bar manager<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bar managers supervise venues that serve alcohol to patrons. As this position often requires you to work long and late hours, and be on your feet, it\u2019s a job best undertaken by a person who\u2019s calm and level-headed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The manager will be in charge of public relations, balancing accounts, ordering stock, training and managing bar and wait staff, and occasionally dealing with unruly customers. A bar manager\u2019s day can also involve concocting drinks, serving customers, designing menu items, and managing marketing and finances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tour manager <\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tour managers arrange travel and ensure that those arrangements run as smoothly as possible for customers. They offer practical support for tourists during their vacations and may even accompany tour groups as a guide. Multilingual skills and knowledge on the history and culture of multiple regions are necessary for a tour manager to be successful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For a tour manager, a day at work can involve booking and assisting with transportation or passport issues in the office, or it may feature you accompanying tour groups by train, coach, plane, boat, or car. For anyone who loves to travel and connect with different people around the world, a career as a tour manager would be a good fit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Start your hospitality management career on the right foot<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Are you a person who has excellent customer service and communication skills? Do you have a dedicated work ethic and a creative streak? If so start your career in the hospitality industry by enrolling in the Hospitality Management course<\/a> at the International Career Institute. Our classes will help you earn the qualifications required to be a successful and employable hospitality manager. Whether you want to see the world as a tour manager, run a fast-paced restaurant, or cater to hotel guests, a diploma from the International Career Institute will allow you to choose your own adventure as a hospitality manager.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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