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The role of a Hotel Manager

What does a Hotel Manager do?

Love hotels? Love managing them? You should be a Hotel Manager…

OK, we admit that there’s much more to the job than that. As a Hotel Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the hotel, managing everything from budgets and dealing with staff, through to guest satisfaction and even marketing and sales promotions for smaller sized hotels.

Day-to-day responsibilities may vary depending on publication and experience, but typical duties could include:

Hiring and supervising staff
Managing budgets and financial planning
Overseeing and maintenance or renovations necessary
Setting sales targets and monitoring progress
Dealing with customer complains and ensuring all staff provide excellent customer service

Is a career as a Hotel Manager right for me?

Excellent team working and leadership skills are absolutely essential in this position. You can have all the business acumen in the world, but if you’re unable to motivate your staff, the business is unlikely to be a success.

Listening skills are also essential, especially when dealing with frustrated members of the general public. This is especially important if opening your hotel in the Torquay area.

Other key skills include:

Excellent communication skills
Confidence
Problem solving
Good practical skills
Good organisational skills
A friendly and welcoming approach

What's it like to be a Hotel Manager?

"If you've ever wanted to work in hospitality and you’re passionate about providing excellent customer service, working as a Hotel Manager would suit you completely. It’s great. I'm incredibly proud of our hotel, and work hard to ensure all guests have a great experience during their stay. The hours can be long and customers can (occasionally) be difficult to deal with, but I completely trust my staff and it’s great knowing we’re all on the same page. It’s like working with your family really."

Get qualified as a Hotel Manager

While some Hotel Managers start with a degree in hospitality or business management, experience is often just as valuable. Online courses in hotel management, customer service or leadership can help you build the skills needed to run a successful hotel, and qualifications in people management or finance can also give you a competitive edge.

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