Lodging Managers
On the Job
Lodging Managers plan and direct the operations of hotels, motels, and other organizations that provide lodging and accommodations.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
- Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Conduct employee training programs.
- Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
- Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
- Resolve customer complaints or problems.
- Schedule product or material transportation.
- Hire personnel.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having telephone conversations.
- Using e-mail.
- Working with a group or team.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Being in situations in which conflicts arise.
- High levels of competition.

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