What does a Hotel Manager do

A hotel manager oversees all staff and is in charge of all hotel operations. She usually has each department head reporting to her, such as the heads of housekeeping, human resources, and accounting, plus the kitchen and front desk supervisors. A typical manager has hectic workdays that involve communicating with staff and guests, observing how well things are going, making necessary improvements in the facilities or staff, and always trying to maintain or increase the hotel's profit while staying on budget.

Most hotel managers don't spend the entire workday sitting in an office. Rather, they are actively observing how staff interacts with hotel guests and may check the grounds daily making sure everything is functioning well and no repairs are needed. It's also her duty to ensure that the hotel's exterior and interior are being maintained and she may also initiate or approve decor improvement work as long as it fits in with the budget.

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