How do I become a hotel manager
Get qualified to work as a hotel manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Hotel Manager generally earns $2,200 per week ($114,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 25,700 people employed as a Hotel Manager in Australia compared to 17,300 five years ago. Hotel Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as a Hotel Manager, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Hospitality Management. This course covers a range of topics including leadership, time management, rostering, communication and business management. A Certificate IV in Hospitality or an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management may also be suitable.
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Further reading
Career spotlight: Hospitality professionals
17th September 2019
What can you do with a Certificate III in Hospitality?
14th December 2020All hotel manager courses
- Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management
- Associate Degree in Resort and Hotel Management
- Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management
- Graduate Certificate of International Hotel Leadership
- Graduate Diploma of International Hotel Leadership
- Master of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management)
- Master of International Hotel Leadership
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Master of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management
- SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality
- SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
- SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
Hotel Manager careers
A Hotel Manager takes care of daily operations at a hotel or accommodation venue. You’ll supervise other departments including guest services, housekeeping and any bars or restaurants. Hotel Managers will ensure all safety, hygiene and compliance issues are adhered to and deal with any issues that arise. You might have to handle other duties such as budgets and finance or staff rostering and training.
Hotel Managers should be organised and able to handle several tasks at one time. It’s important that you make customer service a priority and are able to communicate well with staff and guests. Hotel Managers must be able to complete a range of administrative tasks and use their problem solving skills when required.
