A Day in the life of a hotel and hospitality professional

There are different avenues professionals can take in the hotel and hospitality industry. Most common is management either in a hotel or restaurant. Depending on the size of the company, individuals can have a number of responsibilities.

In hotels, there can be a number of managers and for many different areas. Some managers are in charge of the front of house business, like scheduling desk clerks and hostesses, and security or maintenance issues. Some can be responsible for the kitchen and dining area of the hotel and have tasks that include scheduling servers, deciding on the menu or ordering supplies and food.

Restaurant managers can have similar duties to hotel managers who are responsible for the restaurant side of the hotel. Restaurant managers typically are in charge of scheduling the servers, ordering supplies and food, and managing banquets. 

Hours can be different depending on the establishment. Some managers work mostly nights or weekends while others can have the earlier shifts, especially if the restaurant serves breakfast. Individuals may also have to work holidays depending if the establishment is open on some major holidays, like Christmas Eve, Labor Day or Easter.

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