Actual working hours vary according to type of hotel and location. Constant contact with staff and customers is involved. Lifestyle implications Hotel management is not so much a job as a way of life. The work is exacting and demanding, with erratic hours and constant pressures of instant problem solving. These demands can create tensions which affect family life.
Career breaks are possible.
2 out of 3 junior managers are women yet only 1 out of 3 move up to senior levels. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is essential A Diploma in Hotel Management is required unless your first degree is relevant or you have substantial relevant work experience. This is sometimes possible Applicants will need to have proven their ability in the workplace. Experience Pre-entry experience is essential Hotel work experience is invaluable and retail or bar work will be useful. Special entry requirements Good communication, interpersonal and numeracy skills are essential as are integrity and physical stamina.