A hospitality manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the operations of businesses in the hospitality industry such as hotels, restaurants, resorts and catering services. Their primary goal is to ensure that guests have a positive experience from the moment they arrive until they leave.

Hospitality managers are responsible for various tasks including managing budgets, supervising staff, implementing marketing strategies as well as ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Furthermore, they must also have excellent customer service skills as they are often the primary point of contact for guests and must be able to handle any issues that may arise. 

• Students can pursue BA or B.Sc in Hospitality management.
• Candidates need to have a good understanding of MS Office.
• To get in-depth knowledge about hospitality management seekers can opt for a certification course, diploma or any other training program.
• A year of experience is a must for candidates.

The field of hotel management aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the hospitality management presents innumerable job profiles:  

• Front Office Manager
• Housekeeping Manager
• Food Service Manager
• Duty Manager
• Lobby Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• General Manager (Hotel)
• Kitchen Manager

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the hotel management field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India:

• The Oberoi Group of Hotels
• Wildflower Hall
• Amanbagh Resort
• The Paul
• Taj Rambagh Palace
• The Surya
• The Leela Palace Group of Hotels

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Hospitality Manager is very impressive in India.

• Multitasking skills
• Time Management skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Industry Awareness
• Communication skills

The career scope for a hospitality manager is vast and diverse. Hospitality managers have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including hotels, restaurants, resorts and catering companies. They can also specialise in various areas of the hospitality industry such as food and beverage management, event planning and lodging management.

As the hospitality industry continues to grow and evolve, the demand for skilled hospitality managers is expected to remain strong. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment in the hospitality and leisure industry is projected to grow by 11% from 2019 to 2029 which is much faster than the average from many occupations.

• Various options in hospitality field
• Career Advancement
• Can access other privileges
• Exciting job

• Need at least a year of experience
• Teamwork & good communication skills are necessary
• Starting salary is low
• It feels like burden in the initial year of work