Salary, Job Description, How To Become One, and Quiz
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Lodging Managers
Lodging Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
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What they do
Lodging Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants’ complaints.
- Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
- Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
- Greet and register guests.
Typical day
On a daily basis, Lodging Managers monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility. They show, rent, or assign accommodations.
A typical day for a Lodging Manager will also include:
- Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
- Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
- Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions.
- Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts.
- Train staff members.
Other responsibilities
Besides their typical day, Lodging Managers also meet with clients to schedule and plan details of conventions, banquets, receptions, and other functions. They may also purchase supplies, and arrange for outside services, such as deliveries, laundry, maintenance and repair, and trash collection.
On a weekly to monthly basis, Lodging Managers organize and coordinate the work of staff and convention personnel for meetings to be held at a particular facility. They might also coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.
In addition, they provide assistance to staff members by inspecting rooms, setting tables, or doing laundry.
Although specific duties may vary, many of them assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts.
To some Lodging Managers, it is also their responsibility to perform marketing and public relations activities.
What is the job like
Job satisfaction
Is this job meaningful
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Pros
Suitable for people who like to start and carry out projects.
Suitable for people who value relationships between co-workers and customers and want to work in a friendly non-competitive environment.
This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.
It is not too difficult to get into this career. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.
Cons
Not suitable for people who like to work with designs.
Demand for this career is growing very slowly.
Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week).
How much do they make
Average salary
Average hourly wage
Entry-level Lodging Managers with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $32,980 to $42,430 per year or $16 to $20 per hour.
| Salary by experience | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Highest (Top 10%) | $108,060 | $52 |
| Senior (Top 25%) | $76,660 | $37 |
| Median | $56,670 | $27 |
| Junior (Bottom 25%) | $42,430 | $20 |
| No experience (Bottom 10%) | $32,980 | $16 |
This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Lodging Managers based on their average annual salary.
| Salary by industry | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $97690 | $46.97 |
| Employment Services | $82320 | $39.58 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $81060 | $38.97 |
| Office Administrative Services | $78050 | $37.52 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $75030 | $36.07 |
| Real Estate | $73970 | $35.56 |
| Gambling Industries | $71590 | $34.42 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $71450 | $34.35 |
| Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $70080 | $33.69 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $69890 | $33.60 |
View more salary by industries here.
Where can they work
Where can Lodging Managers work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Lodging Managers including the average salary in that industry.
| Employers | Total Employed | Annual Salary | Hourly Wages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traveler Accommodation | 27040 | $63840 | $30.69 |
| Real Estate | 910 | $73970 | $35.56 |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | 870 | $61860 | $29.74 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 620 | $97690 | $46.97 |
| Office Administrative Services | 490 | $78050 | $37.52 |
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | 260 | $54790 | $26.34 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 180 | $71450 | $34.35 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 160 | $75030 | $36.07 |
| Employment Services | 120 | $82320 | $39.58 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 100 | $69890 | $33.60 |
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What is the work day like
Working hours
Working schedule
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Telephone
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Group discussions
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Public speaking
How often does this job require you to do public speaking?
Level of competition
How much competitive pressure is in this job?
What is the work environment like
Office-style environment
Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition
Warehouse-style environment
Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse
Outdoors
Outdoors exposed to all weather conditions
Outdoors – Under Cover
Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)
How to become one
Difficulty to become one
Required level of education
What level of education do you need to perform the job?
Relevant majors
Hospitality Administration/Management
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Resort Management
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Relevant work experience
How much related work experience do you need to get hired for the job?
On The Job Training
How much on the job training do you need to perform the job?
Should you become one
Best personality type for this career
People with this personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.
People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.
People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.
People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.
People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.
People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.
You can read more about these career personality types here.
People who are suitable for this job tend to like starting up and carrying out projects. They like leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk-taking and often deal with business.
They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.
Take this quiz to see if this is the right career for you.
Work Values
Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?
You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.
You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.
You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.
You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.
You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.
You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.
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