Skills, Education and Experience
Skills
- good with people; work well with others
- strong oral and written communication skills
- decision making and problem solving skills
- job task planning and organizing
- leadership
- business management
- entrepreneurial skills
Education and Experience
A university degree or college diploma in hotel management or other related discipline is usually required for managers employed by hotel chains or large accommodation establishments.
Several years of experience within the accommodation industry are usually required and may substitute for formal educational requirements.
An alternative educational path is to take business or financial studies at college or university. Hotel chains often look for managers who are professionally qualified in accounting, budgeting, planning, cost-control, or finance.
It may be possible in certain situations (usually smaller, independent hotels and motels) to become a manager without formal post-secondary education. This is usually done by starting out in an entry-level position, such as front desk clerk, and then working your way up. However, this is increasingly rare.
Sources: WorkBC & Career Cruising
Qualifications
This occupation does not require certification in British Columbia.