Recently we were asked to host a stall at a local careers fair, instilling the virtues of the hospitality industry on today's youth. Of course we accepted and I thought it would be a good idea to put some hospitality based resources on the site, for people to use.
Characteristics of a good hotel manager
Sizing up people is not an easy task, nor is trying to describe the 'typical' characteristics of a hotel manager. However the good ones tend to be charismatic, hard-working, independent (also good at teamwork, might sound like a contradiction but its not) and achievement driven.
Hotel managers tend to come from to distinct categories firstly those who come up through the ranks, perhaps starting as a humble kitchen porter and then in latter life working their way up to Hotel owner. Secondly professionals usually based in business finance or business management, often buy themselves into the role making up the lack of on the job knowledge with good business acumen.
There is of course a third path, with Hotels having a large social cache often the rich and powerful buy and then use a status symbol. (See The Clarence Dublin)
Hospitality magazine's
To find out more about hospitality career paths please take a look at one of these fine publications.
Hotel and Caterer magazine's own website, first for jobs and gossip on the hospitality industry. Also the magazine is stocked at most shops well worth getting.
www.caterersearch.com
The Publican's website, first for big brewery news. Tends to be used by brewery's to advertise so id take the content with a pinch of salt. Again available at all good news agents.
www.thepublican.com
The Morning Advertiser's website, very similar to the publican, however it does tend to have a lot more coverage of business for sale.
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk
