Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Program: Career Facts - Hotel-Motel Manager
Other Careers:
Travel Agent
Culinary Arts
Specialist
Food Management
Specialist
Hotel-Motel Manager
What is a
hotel-motel manager?
Hotel-motel managers direct and coordinate a variety of activities
surrounding the operation of lodging facilities. Areas such as
reservations/registration, housekeeping, food service, accounting,
and guest services are under their supervision. Employers are
showing an increased preference for college-trained personnel in
hotels, motels and lodging establishments. The occupation of
hotel management is expected to grow faster than the average at
nearly 44 percent in the next 10 years.
What types of skills are required?
Skills in the areas of accounting, computer use, marketing,
supervision, and other aspects of hospitality services are those required to
succeed in this job position. Personal skills include initiative,
self-discipline, the ability to organize and direct the work of others and work
as part of a team, and to effectively communicate with guests and staff.
Where are they employed?
Hotel-motel managers work in hotels, motels and other lodging
facilities in a variety of environments -- from a serene, exotic
resort setting to a bustling urban commercial district.
What degree is available?
An associate degree in business is offered in hotel-motel/food
management specialist.
What is the salary range?
Local starting salaries range from $16,000 to $22,000 per year.
Nationally, median salary for general managers is about $31,000 and may increase
to $55,000.
