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Manages hotel or motel to ensure efficient and profitable operation: Establishes standards for personnel administration and performance, service to patrons, room rates, advertising, publicity, credit, food selection and service, and type of patronage to be solicited. Plans dining room, bar, and banquet operations. Allocates funds, authorizes expenditures, and assists in planning budgets for departments. Interviews, hires, and evaluates personnel. Answers patrons’ complaints and resolves problems. Delegates authority and assigns responsibilities to department heads. Inspects guests’ rooms, public access areas, and outside grounds for cleanliness and appearance. Processes reservations and adjusts guests’ complaints when working in small motels or hotels.

Personality Traits


Flexible: You're open to change and think variety is the spice of life.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Salary and Education


How much does a Hotel or Motel Manager make?

Nationally: $29,000 – $88,000

Main education level: Associates

source: US Dept of Labor


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