Hotel Manager

Typical Salary

£20,000 To £60,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays flexibly

How To Become a Hotel Manager

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role

College / University

You can complete a qualification like a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree and enter hotel management through a management trainee scheme.

hotel management
hospitality management
hospitality business management
international hotel management

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

Apprenticeship

You can train to be a hotel manager through an advanced apprenticeship in hospitality or a higher apprenticeship in hospitality management.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You may get into this job by starting in a junior position like front of house manager or events manager. You could apply for promotion as you get more experience.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

persistence and determination
the ability to use your initiative
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
to be flexible and open to change
customer service skills
knowledge of human resources and employment law
business management skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

setting budgets and forecasting income
deciding business targets and marketing
fire safety and building security
licensing regulations as they relate to the hotel
overseeing larger corporate bookings and events
managing staffing and resources
organising building maintenance
dealing with customer complaints and comments
in charge of health and safety, including environmental health

Working Environment

You could work in a hotel.

Career Path & Progression

Your career prospects will depend on the size of the business, your experience and whether you are willing to relocate.

In larger hotel chains, you could move into regional management or specialise in areas like corporate finance or training. You may also have the chance to work overseas with an international hotel group.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Professional and industry bodies

You could join the Institute of Hospitality for professional development and networking opportunities.

Further information

You can find out more about careers in hotel management from the Hospitality Guild.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.