What is a bell captain and how to become one

Key steps to become a bell captain

1. Explore bell captain education requirements

   Most common bell captain degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.9 %

   High School Diploma

   19.7 %

   Associate

   18.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific bell captain skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Guest Rooms	11.25%
   Front Desk	9.66%
   Cleanliness	7.92%
   Hotel Guests	7.35%
   Reservations	7.21%

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3. Complete relevant bell captain training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bell captains learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bell captain based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bell captain resumes.

4. Research bell captain duties and responsibilities

   • Manage department service standards, POS system, schedules and labor / beverage costs.
   • Check rooms before and after every arrival and departure to ensure cleanliness and standard.
   • Schedule limo transportation for VIP guests to and from airport and around the immediate area.
   • Work with VIP services and pick up show tickets at other properties for VIP guests.

5. Prepare your bell captain resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your bell captain resume.

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6. Apply for bell captain jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a bell captain job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams