Yearly salaries for full time hotel management staff range between $850000-1100000 plus superannuation and many other benefits! Location matters when it comes to salary ranges! So too does the size of the accommodation, and the managers experience and skills.
Working for an international group also has perks… reduced or free accommodation, locally, nationally or internationally, complimentary laundry services (for uniforms), reduced food and beverage costs. Beyond being a hotel manager, a dedicated and passionate individual can earn more progressing to operations management or guest services director roles.
One common career path in this industry is through education, such as a qualification in hospitality or sometimes, in management. This can start you off with sound skills and knowledge that you can apply while gaining necessary experience. Another common career path is through experience: you can find work in any area of a hotel and work your way up by demonstrating your commitment, abilities and personal qualities. Surprisingly, many top hotel chains prefer people to work their way up at the hotel, as those people will be thoroughly trained in that hotel's ethic, standards and procedures. Therefore, you can start your career by starting with any job in a hotel, or by studying to gain at least basic hospitality skills, then proving yourself on the job - and be sure to let management know of your ambitions and your commitment.
To be successful in Hotel Management, you need more than just a good knowledge of the hotel industry. You need to develop excellent management, time management, interpersonal and research skills, and good interpersonal skills. A good hotel manager knows how to delegate, but always keeps a close eye on every aspect of the business and is always in touch with staff and guests. To succeed in this career, you need to become a good communicator and to actively seek information about what's going on in the hotel, the industry, and in the wider society.
If you are building your career by working your way into a management position, you might begin with a low-paying job, but keep in mind that hoteliers and others in hospitality usually appreciate good, loyal and committed staff, and if you are persistent and a good employee, you can often advance to a well-paying position within a few years. Many such businesses prefer to promote existing staff, where possible, to create a loyal and knowledgeable workforce. If you are self-employed, you might find that much of your income goes into building and developing your business. It is not unusual to find owner/managers of hotels and other accommodation businesses living and eating at the establishment, even though they are making good profits. In many ways, the greatest remuneration for the owner comes from the wealth of mutually beneficial relationships, prestige and power this position brings.
Right now, there’s literally thousands of job openings for hotel managers, front of house staff, hotel operations roles and many, many more! Get career ready, the spotlight is on developing you and doing something incredible that you will love!
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