Lodging Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
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Salary Information
Lodging Managers: $68,130 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients. | General |
| Resolve customer complaints or problems. | General |
| Prepare staff schedules or work assignments. | General |
| Direct administrative or support services. | General |
| Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities. | General |
| Conduct employee training programs. | General |
| Guide patrons on tours. | General |
| Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees. | General |
| Implement organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment. | General |
| Document organizational or operational procedures. | General |
| Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. | General |
| Hire personnel. | General |
| Schedule product or material transportation. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Promote products, services, or programs. | General |
| Collect payments for goods or services. | General |
| Perform manual service or maintenance tasks. | General |
| Manage organizational or project budgets. | Management |
| Manage guest services. | Management |
| Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders. | Management |
| Monitor facilities or operational systems. | Maintenance |
| Monitor performance of organizational members or partners. | Maintenance |
| Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules. | Maintenance |
| Monitor flow of cash or other resources. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate employee performance. | Analysis |
| Develop organizational policies or programs. | Development |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Accounting software | Accounting software |
| Anand Systems ASI FrontDesk | Facilities management software |
| Delphi Technology | Financial analysis software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Enablez ResortSuite | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Execu/Tech Systems HOTEL Premium | Facilities management software |
| GraceSoft Easy InnKeeping Suite | Facilities management software |
| Hotel management system software | Facilities management software |
| Housekeeping management software | Facilities management software |
| INN-Client Server Systems ICSS Atrium | Facilities management software |
| M-Tech Hotel Service Optimization System HotSOS | Facilities management software |
| MICROS Systems OPERA Enterprise Solution OES | Facilities management software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Payroll software | Time accounting software |
| RedSky IT Entirety e-Booking | Facilities management software |
| Silverbyte Systems Optima Property Management System PMS | Facilities management software |
| TCS Hotel Software Guest Tracker | Facilities management software |
| UniResMan | Facilities management software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ePOS Business Solutions System 3 POS | Point of sale POS software |
| iRez Systems Rezware XP7 | Facilities management software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Property management system PMS software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Cruise Manager | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
| Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Apartment Supplier | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Certified Facility Manager | International Facility Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Hospitality Sales Professional | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Hospitality Supervisor | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Hospitality Technology Professional | Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Hospitality Trainer | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Hotel Administrator | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Hotel Asset Manager | Hospitality Asset Managers Association | Not Available |
| Certified Lodging Owner | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Lodging Security Director | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Lodging Security Supervisor | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Revenue Management Analyst | Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International | Not Available |
| Certified Revenue Management Executive | Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International | Not Available |
| Certified Rooms Division Executive | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified in Hospitality Business Acumen | Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International | Not Available |
| Registered Laundry and Linen Director | Association for Linen Management | Not Available |
| START - Skills, Tasks, and Results Training | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |