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This is an ideal career for visionary thinkers. A hotel manager plans, supervises and controls personnel, finances, operations, and marketing activities of hotels and motels. You are responsible for the day-to-day operational management, and the planning, organising and directing of all hotel services, such as front-of-house, catering, concierge services and housekeeping.

Salary p/a
45k - 90k +

Qualifications
Diploma

Intensity
Standing

Demand
Stable

Travel
Low

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
40-50

Pros

Position of responsiblity
Diverse and varied tasks
Satisfaction of managing a successful establishment

Cons

Hectic and high stress work environment
Evening, holiday and weekend work
Industry linked to economic conditions

The Bottom Line

The job of a hotel manager is varied and interesting. It can be rewarding with its range of responsibilities and successful outcomes, however the stress of perfect customer service and managing staff and services can take its toll. If you cope well under pressure, and have a flair for management and multi-tasking, a hotel manager might be the job for you.

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