Mallari, Daniel Joshua CDiversity

HMA-201 3/19/20
Final Examination- Diversity

A. Research and list down 20 employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism
industry.
1. Sales and Marketing Manager
Every international hotel chain will hire a sales and marketing manager to bring in new
clients and partnerships and to showcase what their hotel has to offer. Day-to-day
duties can vary from giving presentations to hosting marketing events and trips. To
succeed in this position, you’ll need a proven track record in sales and a degree in
business or marketing. Average salary: $56,820 / £30,720 per year
2. Hotel Receptionist
A hotel receptionist might sound boring at first thought, but you can really help shape
your guests’ stay. You’ll be one of their first interactions during their stay, and you can
really impact their impression of the hotel. If you do well, you can also advance to a
managerial position. Average salary: $29,400 / £16,050 per year
3. Cruise Ship Entertainer
If you’re a talented singer or performer but haven’t quite caught your big break yet, you
could consider becoming a cruise ship entertainer and make big bucks while you’re at it,
too! You’ll spend your days or nights performing to the audience on the ship and will
enjoy the cruise liner’s facilities during your time off! Average salary: $1,400–$18,000
(£1,070–£13,790) per month
4. Head Chef
Head chefs can be found in restaurants, hotels, casinos and cruise ships. They are
responsible for the menu and quality of food that is served, and they oversee the entire
operation of the kitchen. From order placement to preparation and delivery, they are the
eyes and ears of the kitchen, making sure it runs smoothly! Average salary: $44,910 /
£25,760 per year
5. Tour Guide
Being a tour guide is an interesting and rewarding career – you get to meet people from
all over the world and learn about other cultures. And you also get show off your
country’s history and heritage. To be successful, you need to have great people skills
and physical stamina as you’ll be on your feet for most of the day. Average salary:
$28,810 / £19,650 per year
6. Fitness Instructor
As a fitness instructor, you can work in a variety of different establishments, from gyms
and independent studios to the homes of your clients. However, a popular choice for
many is in a hotel – you get to teach holidaymakers that are dedicated to exercising,
and you get to enjoy the hotel facilities, too. Average salary: $36,090 / £14,900 per year
7. Concierge
Similar to tour guides, a concierge is the go-to person for attractions, restaurant
recommendations and entertainment within a hotel. They have in-depth knowledge of
what’s hot and what’s not, as well as great connections, which is useful when tickets are
sold out elsewhere. Average salary: $37,250 / £19,820 per year
8. Beauty Therapist
A trained and experienced beauty therapist can be found in the spa of a hotel. In this
environment, these skilled professionals can often earn a higher salary than they would
in a high-street salon. Average salary: $61,450 / £14,770 per year
9. Sommelier
If you’re a lover of wine (and let’s face it: who isn’t?!), a job as a sommelier could be
ideal for you. In order to succeed, you’ll need in-depth knowledge of wine, the pairing of
wine and the fermentation process in order to advise and wow your diners. Average
salary: $47,770 / £24,430 per year
10. Casino Host
A casino host is responsible for supervising and organising the casino dealers during
the game. They will also ensure that customers are comfortable and are having a good
time and will step in to diffuse any alarming situations. Average salary: $38,020 /
£16,630 per year
11. Travel Agent
Arranging a special trip for your clients can be extremely satisfying, especially if it’s a
once-in-a-lifetime experience. And the plus side of being a travel agent is that you get to
travel a lot so you can get a feel for what you’re selling to your customers. Average
salary: $36,600 / £15,600 per year
12. Event Manager
Every large hotel chain will have an in-house event manager who plans and oversees
the organisation’s events, including charity dinners, meetings and conferences. They
will usually be given a budget to stick to and will need to work their magic around strict
instructions! Average salary: $50,330 / £25,900 per year
13. Flight Attendant
The work of a flight attendant may seem quite glamorous, but it’s far from easy! From
having to meet strict requirements to dealing with sudden incidences mid-air, an air
steward or air stewardess needs to have great composure and the ability to think on
their feet! Average salary: $39,100 / £17,390 per year
14. Front of House Manager
In the hospitality industry, a front of house manager usually refers to the manager
overseeing the daily operations of catering, including the hotel restaurant and café.
They ensure clients are seated and comfortable and that they experience the best
quality service possible. Average salary: $38,450 / £23,800 per year
15. Wedding Planner
Many hotel venues hire their own wedding planners to ensure that a client’s day is as
magical as possible. If you’re creative and you love throwing a good party, getting a
regular gig with a hotel could be the ideal situation. Average salary: $40,410 / £17,690
per year
16. Bartender
Are you a qualified bartender and skilled at mixing cocktails? If so, you could work in the
swanky bar of a posh hotel, ensuring that all your guests are having a good time. You
will usually work on shifts if the bar is open throughout the day or during the late
evening. Average salary: $30,100 / £15,730 per year
17. Director of Housekeeping
As the title suggests, a director of housekeeping ensures that the standard of
cleanliness and attention to detail is kept throughout their teams. They are also
responsible for managing the department’s budget and resolving any staffing issues.
Average salary: $54,720 (£41,920) per year
18. Resident DJ
If you like to get the crowd going and enjoy watching people have a good time, you’ll
thrive at being a resident DJ in a club, bar or hotel. You’ll get to share your passion for
good music and enjoy yourself while you’re at it, too. Average salary: $30,310 / £24,330
per year
19. Restaurant Manager
The job of a restaurant manager is far from boring, from hiring and training staff to
greeting customers and serving tables, a restaurant manager has their hands stuck in a
lot of pies! Average salary: $44,230 / £23,480 per year
20. Hotel Manager
Hotel managers work to keep their customers satisfied and to ensure the whole
operation of the hotel is running smoothly. Similar to a restaurant manager, they check
in and check out guests, supervise the standard of the room, greet diners, and hire and
train new members of the team. Average salary: $47,770 / £25,790 per year
Reference: https://www.careeraddict.com/hospitality-jobs

2. Select you top 3 employment opportunities and discuss why these are your choices.
Hospitality is a broad field within the service industry and includes a wide range of jobs.
If I will choose what are the 3 job that i would like to have. I will choose Sales and
Marketing Manager, Front of the House Manager, and lastly Hotel Manager. This are
the most promising and high position job in the hotel industry. But before I will become
one of this I need to start from the bottom and will do my best to step forward and have
a lot of experience doing different kind of task so that I will learn from it and I will be able
to use this when I become a Manager. Because I know being a good manager is like
being a good leader you should know how to properly handle your people for the
company to sustain and to meet our goals.