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Lodging Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
- Median pay
- $68,130
- per year
- 10-year outlook
- +3.4%
- Stable
- Typical entry
- High school diploma or equivalent
Key skills
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Speaking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Coordination
What they do
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
- Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
- Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
- Greet and register guests.
- Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
- Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
- Train staff members.
- Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.
- Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.
- Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections) and O*NET, used under CC BY 4.0.