Description

Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of halls of residence, hotels, hostels, caravan sites, holiday camps, holiday flats and chalets, and organise the domestic, catering, and entertainment facilities on passenger ships.

Tasks

• Analyses demand and decides on type, standard and cost of services to be offered determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs ensures physical comfort of residents or passengers and makes special arrangements for children, the elderly and the infirm if required approves and arranges shipboard entertainment and shore trips and liaises with ship’s agent to ensure that ship is adequately provisioned arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and ensures adherence to licensing and other statutory regulations

Entry Requirements

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Candidates for these usually require a BTEC/SQA award, a degree or equivalent qualification, or a professional qualification. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and large hotel chains normally offer management trainee schemes. NVQs/SVQs in management for hospitality, leisure and tourism are available at Levels 3 and 4 and apprenticeships at Level 3.