2006-09-03 06:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by russellhamuk 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I agree that the hours are long, and with staff coming and going so much, and you kind of can get snowed under with work, I think it was a good move to go into this sector.
Long time ago, I left school and got a job answering telephones for a hotel. I moved my way up the Front of house (Concierge, Reception and Nights) to my prior position as a Front Office Manager, where I was in charge of both managing the Reception and other Front of house stuff, and contributing to the managing of the entire hotel.
I never went to Uni, I gained the bulk of my knowledge from school and the job, and end up getting paid a bit more than Uni people (When you know how to run a hotel, they throw money at you).
Wanting to be self employed and have some freedom, I am now a Hotel Consultant (Amongst other things), but when I get bored with that, I will definetly go back to hotels.
Its a good career if you have the stomach to handle it, and the brains to work it.
2006-09-03 10:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what career you want, perhaps if u want to work in a hotel or restaurant you could have the opportunity to look after the running of the business on a daily basis but if u wanted to be a manager of a hotel you might need a lot of experience or perhaps go to university to do a degree in business management
2006-09-03 06:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Honey!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to get a master's degree in hotel and tourism management. It is going to be a lifelong secure career as tourism is growing worldwide. With qualifications you could travel the world. If you do, work only at the best hotels so that your cv will look good. The first thing to do is get properly trained. The web site below is a good plqce to start.
2006-09-04 05:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by halifaxed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good way to go if you plan to stay in that area. If you just want to get a paycheck and some experience while going to school, try to find something in your field. I have a degree in business and 10 years restaurant experience. I have found once you have done restaurant or retail a while you get pigeonholed and its hard to find something in a professional environment because they look at your resume and think all you can do is food service.
2006-09-03 07:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tracy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a hotel - the hours are long and its hard work but I started as a waitress 4 years ago I'm now a events co-ordinator getting paid a bomb!! Go for it its fun!!
2006-09-03 06:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by renaultfi69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as we become more of a globalized society, food and lodging service will be in greater demand.
Yes these will be good career choices if you like dealing with the general public!!
2006-09-03 06:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋