Occupation information for Lodging Managers District Of Columbia

description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

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details

Currently Employed: 90

Projected Annual Job Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $29.21 - $51.33

Typical Annual Salary: $60,750 - $106,760

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • 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.
  • Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
  • Meet with clients to schedule and plan details of conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions.
  • Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
  • Train staff members.
  • Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Cash registers
  • Desktop calculator
  • Desktop computers
  • Magnetic stripe readers and encoders
  • Notebook computers

Technology:
  • Accounting software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Facilities management software
  • Word processing software