{"id":4357,"date":"2022-03-09T18:34:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T22:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=4357"},"modified":"2024-03-12T10:21:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T14:21:18","slug":"is-hotel-manager-a-good-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/is-hotel-manager-a-good-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Hotel Manager a Good Career? | Hospitality in the News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality industry so you don\u2019t have to. This week\u2019s hospitality in the news topic: is hotel manager a good career?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the biggest challenges facing the hospitality industry is the number of open positions. According to <\/span>RestaurantDive<\/span><\/a>, although the situation is improving, \u201cthe unemployment rate in the leisure and hospitality industry is 8.2%, more than double the rate of the general economy.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the staffing challenges, the hospitality industry continues to make its recovery. More and more people are traveling and going on vacations they\u2019ve been putting off for months \u2013\u2013 if not years. And as business keeps growing, the need to hire becomes greater. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been interested in a new position or a career change, now is the time to get your foot in the door of the hospitality industry. One particular position that\u2019s in high demand is hotel managers. Below we\u2019ll answer the question, <\/span>is hotel manager a good career?<\/span><\/i> and tell you everything you need to know about this integral hospitality position.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Hotel Manager a Good Career?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Duties may vary depending on what area you work in, but traditionally hotel managers are responsible for just that \u2013\u2013 managing hotel operations to ensure everything runs smoothly. This likely includes hiring and staffing, maintaining partner contracts, and creating a great guest experience \u2013 just to name a few.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carson Jones<\/span><\/a>, Executive Recruiter at LGC who partners with hotel clients across the country to place hospitality professionals, had this to say about the right hotel management candidate: <\/span>\u201cA hotels ideal general manager is able to <\/span><\/i>keep the team focused during distress<\/span><\/i><\/b>, s<\/span><\/i>upport the departments during strenuous times<\/span><\/i><\/b>, <\/span><\/i>challenge the leadership team<\/span><\/i><\/b> to continually think outside the box, and <\/span><\/i>motivate the team <\/span><\/i><\/b>to envision where they can be.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When applying for a hotel manager job, employers will be looking for candidates who have worked at a hotel before. Depending on the location, you may need years of experience as a hotel manager or certain technical skills like budgeting or event planning. The right <\/span>soft skills<\/span><\/a> will be especially crucial in this position, as hotel managers work closely with employees and regularly interact with guests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of Working as a Hotel Manager<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Now that you know what a hotel manager does and what employers are looking for, we can talk about some of the benefits of working in the position. Though perks will differ from job to job, you can anticipate the following benefits when working as a hotel manager:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n