Background and training required varies by management title and duties involved. Industry experience has proven to be an essential qualification for nearly any management occupation within the lodging industry.
Basic qualifications for a management occupation within a hotel usually consist of the following:
* Hotel Industry Experiences
* Education.
- A high school diploma is a required qualification for any management occupation.
- A degree in Hospitality management studies or equivalent Business degree
- A graduate degree may be desired for a General Manager position but is often not required with sufficient management experience.
Working Conditions
Hotel managers are generally exposed to long shifts that include late hours, weekends, and holidays due to the 24 hour operation of a hotel. The common workplace in hotels is a fast-paced environment, with high levels of interaction with guests, employees, and other managers.
Upper management consisting of senior managers, department heads, and General Managers may sometimes enjoy a more desirable work schedule consisting of a more traditional business day including weekdays and days off on holidays.
