Future Perspective

Choosing a Career in the Hospitality Industry So, it is time to decide what you will do with your life. What will you choose? Perhaps you might consider a career in the hospitality industry. What career options are offered in the hospitality industry? Where do you start? What types of careers are available? These are the major questions to consider when pursing a career in the hospitality industry. The following descriptions outline the different levels of hospitality positions you might enter into.

Entry-Level: This is where you start; the experience and skill you will gain in these positions can prepare you for advancement in your career. Typically the tasks are related to your position and are a valuable component to the success of the hospitality entity.

Skilled-Level: This is the next step where you will develop specific skills and capabilities that can be transferred from one position to another (you are on your way).

Managerial-Level: This is when your experience, training and initiative are combined to create your ability to lead employees and manage business.

The following are specific career opportunities you can obtain in the hospitality industry:

LODGING
- Hotel Manager
- Sales Manager
- F O Manager
- Reservation Manager

FOOD & BEVERAGE
-Restaurant Manager
-Banquet Manager
-Chef
-Bar/Club Manager

RECREATIONAL SERVICES
-Campground Manager
-Tour Escort/Operator
-Travel Consultant
-Recreation Specialist

As you can see you have many choices, but what qualities must you possess? The hospitality industry, like many other industries, seeks and requires a certain personality to be successful, you must:

• Like People
• Be a Hard Worker
• Have strong Communication Skills
• Be willing to Sacrifice
• Maintain a Professional Appearance
• Have “Common Sense” (be able to think on your feet to respond to guests’ needs)

Although these qualities may seem simple, they are constantly put to the test due to the requests of people served by this very demanding industry. Regardless of where you work within hospitality, you will be required to exceed guest/customer expectations to ensure the experience they have at your facility is valuable, pleasant, and memorable.

Lastly, remember your career decision must be YOUR choice. A career in the hospitality industry can be very rewarding and will take you along paths you may never have considered. The hospitality industry can be very exciting and glamorous, and it will afford you the opportunity to travel and work with thousands of people. Each day is different from the previous day. New challenges and increasing job opportunity is what makes the hospitality industry so great and why it has survived for so many years.

THIS ALL PROVIDED AT –
IIMT HOTEL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE, MEERUT