What is a lodging facilities manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a lodging facilities manager

1. Explore lodging facilities manager education requirements

   Most common lodging facilities manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.0 %

   Associate

   22.3 %

   High School Diploma

   14.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific lodging facilities manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Reservations	22.00%
   Customer Service	14.91%
   Front Desk	12.82%
   Payroll	11.81%
   Guest Service	6.63%

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3. Complete relevant lodging facilities manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lodging facilities managers 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 lodging facilities manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lodging facilities manager resumes.

4. Research lodging facilities manager duties and responsibilities

   • Handle reservations, marketing, sales, wedding coordination, manage a team of ten staff.
   • Manage and book lodging reservations and coordinate club activities.
   • Manage several customer service incidents and tend to emergencies including the administration lifesaving CPR to a gym patron.
   • Extract reports for accuracy and proper authorization; calculate and post hours, paycheck amounts, and payroll exception amounts.

5. Apply for lodging facilities manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a lodging facilities manager 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