Problems arise constantly and managers must maintain smooth operation of the establishment while satisfying all of the clientele. The following information is from the California Projections of Employment published by the Labor Market Information Division. Jobs for these workers are expected to increase at a growth rate of almost twice the average for all occupations in the State. It is currently listed among the fifty occupations having the largest absolute growth in California. An additional 2,850 jobs will occur as a result of experienced managers leaving the labor market, with opportunities greater in major metropolitan and resort areas.
Most recent hires have a BA or an AA degree in hotel administration.
The level and specific nature of the entry job depend on the work experience acquired during or before professional training. Many graduates start in front offices or accounting departments or as assistant to a department manager. California state universities offering a four-year hotel management program include Pomona, Chico, Long Beach and San Jose. The University of California, San Francisco and the Loma Linda University in San Bernardino county also have BA degree programs in hotel management. In schools not offering a degree program in hotel administration, recommended courses are business administration, law, labor relations and economics.