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Accommodation Service Manager
An accommodation service manager plans, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates the operations of an accommodation establishment or of a department within such an establishment. They may be employed by resorts, hotels, motels, residences and other accommodation establishments.As well, an accommodation service manager may be self-employed.
Possible Titles:
assistant manager bed and breakfast operator front desk manager guest-house operator hotel director hotel manager motel manager reservations manager seasonal resort manager ski resort manager tourist home operator
Responsibilities:
Accommodation service managers can perform some or all of the following duties:
Develop, implement and evaluatepolicies and procedures for the operation of the department or establishment.
Prepare budgets and monitor company revenue and expenses.
Involved in the development of pricing and promotional strategies.
Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies.
Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conferences, conventions, banquets, receptions -and other event functions.
Supervise and recruit staff as well as oversee training.
Develop work schedules.
Resolve customer complaints.
Employment Requirments:
A university degree or college diploma in hotel management or other related discipline is usually required for managers employed by hotel chains or large accommodation establishments.
Several years of experience within the accommodation industry are usually required and can sometimes substitute for formal educational requirements.
Additional information:
There is limited mobility among the three professional accounting designations (CA, CGA and CMA).
Progression to auditing or accounting management positions is possible with experience.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada