IS HOTELS/RESORTS A GOOD CARRIER PATH???[PROS AND CONS, JOB DESCRIPTIONS(Best-Paying and entry-level jobs)+AVAILABLE JOBS]

 

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Hotels/resorts are part of the hospitality industry (which aims at providing customers with enjoyable experiences from having good meals, relaxing in SPA's and good accommodation.The industry focuses more on services rather than goods,with consumer satisfaction being the main focus behind all operations.

With Staff ranging from Chefs to  Accountants the industry is very diverse and can employ many people with different skill sets and Qualifications.

So The short answer is YES!! hotels/resorts  is a good carrier Choice!!

That is if you enjoy dealing with people, You'd love to be part of the tourism industry,You'd also love to travel the world as you work or you are simply looking for a job without any special training which can lead to top position due to experience.

That being said the hospitality industry is known to be very demanding and will often require one to work long hours  and night shifts.

WHY HOTELS/RESORTS IS A GOOD CARREER PATH? (Pros)


Yes hotels/resorts is a good careeer path!!, But why is it so? 

-Well hotels/resorts are just one of the many corners of the hospitality industry   therefore they allow one to obtain experience which can be used to jump to other kinds of opportunities within the hospitality industry.

-Hotels/resorts offer managerial positions and office jobs which are high paying and have got the best hours(These needs Tertiary education), customer-facing Roles for the long term most  of them do not need any special training. 

-Hotels/resorts offer shift opportunities which suits every ones schedule since they operate 24/7.

-Hotels/resorts promote from within based on experience and performance.

-There are many kinds of hotel/resort properties, so it's easy to tailor your job search to the type of environment (budget, luxury, business, family-friendly, tourist-focused, etc.) Whichever appeals to you the most.

-Hotels/resorts allow workers to be able to travel or relocate to other parts of the world as most of them have properties all around the world, which also  helps one to apply for a job in conditions desired.

DISADVANTAGES OF  WORKING IN HOTELS/RESORTS (Cons)


Some  resort jobs  in tourist areas are seasonal, workers get cut off or added depending on the seasons.
This also means that many of these part-time workers do not benefit from healthy insurances and other benefits. 

Entry-level jobs  are often demanding; they require long shifts  and face to face interactions with customers (which can be  uncomfortable to some) while being  low paying.

                JOB DESCRIPTIONS  
       

6 OF THE  BEST PAYING JOBS IN HOTELS/RESORTS


      HOTEL MANAGERS

-The average salary of hotel managers is at $111,909 in the US as of September 26, 2022.
Salaries are driven by many changing  factors such as location and economic conditions.

-Education requirements:a high school diploma.


    duties
- the duties of a hotel manager includes Providing support, guidance, and leadership to hotel workers.
-A hotel manager is also responsible for Ensuring the smooth and efficiency of  operations.

 

     EXECUTIVE CHEF

The average salary of an executive chef In the US  is $65,683 per year 

Education Requirements:  A minimum of High school diploma.

Job Duties:
-Overseeing restaurant operations.
-Supervising the chefs and cooks(being the head of cooking).

    Required skills.
- management and customer service skills,creativity and good hygiene.
-This Job also  requires a cooking background.


 CASINO MANAGERS

The average Casino Manager salary in the US  is $164,200 

Job Duties: Casino managers oversea operation of casinos or casino hotels, they plan, execute and carry out other management jobs.

Education requirements: minimum of a high school diploma is required

Skills required
-Communication.
- customer service.
- leadership.
- math skills.

 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Human resources managers earn around 107,132- $160,000

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree


Job Duties:

Human resource managers in Hotels/Resorts  simply manage  the usual HR activities of the organization, these includes interviewing,Compensation planning And Administering benefits.

Skills required
-Excellent communication, 
-interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills and problem-solving skills.

GUEST RELATIONS MANAGER


Guest relations managers  earn an average of $104,456

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in hospitality


Skill requirements. 
-Willingness to perform shift duties
-Communication and Language skills
-results orientation
-interpersonal and analytical skills

Duties
-Taking care of guests' experiences.
-Greeting and checking in guests as they arrive.
-Handling complaints
-Arranging reservations.


HOTEL CHIEF ENGINEER



The Salary Of hotel engineers averages about $67,445  per year.

Education requirements: minimum of a college diploma in civil/ electrical engineering.


Duties.
A hotel engineer is in charge of maintenance of  the hotel,Conducting preventative measures, inspecting , coordinating the maintenance staff, hiring contractors for projects, and ensuring that hotels meets all building codes and regulations. 



ENTRY LEVEL JOBS IN HOTELS/RESORTS



Entry-level jobs are jobs that are designed mostly for recent graduates withought much experience in the field or profession. 

They sometimes  require on-site training .Most of them are part time and  benefits are not usually provided.

ACCOUNTING CLERK


Average Salary: $47,613 per year.
Accounting clerks basically provide support  to the accounting staff, 
        Duties include
-posting of journal entries and verification of  billings, invoices and checks.
  

Education requirements: 

A Minimum of a high school diploma But a background in accounting gives an added advantage and is sometimes required. 




PORTER/BELL ATTENDANT


Average salary: $26,887 /year

Salaries are driven by many changing  factors such as location and economic conditions.
 Porters  assist guests with their luggages and provide them with information of the hotel/resort. The hours can be flexible due to shifts

Skills required

Good communication and customer services and a willingness to lift heavy items when called upon to do so.

Education requirements:A high school diploma.
 
Porters can advance to head porter or  front desk positions. 



FRONT DESK CLERK

Average Salary:  $35,665  per year 

Education requirements:It usually requires a high school diploma.

Front desk clerks are tasked with  checking guests in and out,Handling phone calls responding to guests’ complaints, and compiling and checking daily record sheets, guest accounts, receipts, and vouchers. These staff members begin the position with computer literacy, the flexibility to work varying shifts, and experience in or an inclination toward customer service.
These jobs can lead to front desk supervisor and then manager positions and also open the possibility of advancing to any number of other departments including sales, marketing, operations, or revenue.


Room attendants


Salary:$27,264 per year 
Ultimately, room attendants ensure that guests experience a pleasant and comfortable environment experience during their stay.
-Cleanining guestrooms daily 
-Turning over romps
-Sweepin and mopping

-Clean public areas

       -Changing bedding and making beds

                      -Replacing used towels.

 

Skill requirements

-prioritising tasks, 

-Good customer services

 -respecting the privacy of others.

One can be promoted to supervisory positions and executive housekeeping posts.



Maintenance technicians/handyman man


Salary: $46,595

An entry-level maintenance technician on a hotel/resort assists with maintenance, and repair of hotel equipment.
 Education requirements: A high school diploma 
Skill requirements
-Solid communication skills
     Duties 
-Communicating with guests and handling into their repair requests.
Those who perfomein their roles can receive training to expand their skill set and move into maintenance engineer and possibly even operational roles.

  • -Ability to interpret readings measuring equipment.

  • -Should be able prioritize and organize work assignments

  • -Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests.

  • -operating electrical,plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.

  • -Checking for new maintenance requests.


Hotel security officer







SALARY: An average  of $30,807 per year
Education requirements: A mimimum of a high School diploma, And a previous security experience
Duties                  
-Patrolling of  hotel property
-Security officers also make sure hotel policies are being followed.

Promotions to other security positions are always available. 




These includes waiters,restaurant attendants Baristas and cooks. 

Salaries: A national average of $33,532 per year


Duties

  • -Receiving orders from customers
  • -Passing of customer orders to other staff.
  • -Accepting payments and balance receipts
  • -Serving the customers
  • Set tables or prepare food trays for new customers.
  • Preparing food and drinks.

Education Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements, new workers receive training while on the job.





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