Hotel Manager
Hotel managers are in charge of the day-to-day running of a hotel. On a day to day basis hotel managers may set budgets, sales targets and forecast income, promote the hotel through different types of marketing, plan and organise accommodation, catering and any other services offered, make sure the hotel meets licensing and health and safety laws, oversee fire safety, building security and site maintenance, manage corporate bookings and events and much more.
HOW TO BECOME A HOTEL MANAGER
The main routes to get this role are:
A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas.
An apprenticeship- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming a hotel manager.
Working towards this role- you could work your way up in this role by gaining an entry level job. .
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS
You will usually need 2-3 a levels to undertake a relevant degree. 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. Particularly relevant subjects include:
Hotel management
Hospitality management
Hospitality business management
International hotel management
Travel and tourism
APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS
You can train to be a hotel manager through an advanced apprenticeship in hospitality or a higher apprenticeship in hospitality management. This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in hotel management.