How to Become a Hotel General Manager

How to become a hotel general manager

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Leadership, good decison maker, work well with a variety of people

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   I've been in hotels for 22 years now. It gets in your blood and it's a great career

   Many people want to transfer their management skills over to a Hotel General Manager position. It's possible, but you will have to get some practical knowledge first.

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   Enjoy some great dining experiences in the hotel business

   There are two ways: One start at the front desk and learn the ropes. chances are you will move up quickly if you have good leadership skills and a solid business background. However, most of us can't afford the low pay at the front desk.

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   You get great deals on vacations in the hotel business

   The better option is to start at the hotel sales manager level and earn 50-60K plus bonus. Hotel companies like to take sales people and groom them for General Manager positions because they know how to make money for the hotel. You can get the experience you need to become a hotel sales manager from www.aprinda.com The courses at www.aprinda.com only take 14-20 hours to complete on-line.

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   General Managers can typically get rooms for free at their sister properties

   After completing the aprinda on-line hotel sales training. Go to www.hcareers.com and look for a hotel sales position. The best hotel general managers in the industry started their careers in hotel sales. Good Luck