Accommodation Service Managers
(NOC 0632)
in All ManagementAccommodation service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an accommodation business or of a department within such a company. They work for hotels, motels, resorts, student residences and other accommodation businesses, or they may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,152
Minimum$23,819
Median$92,066
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Accommodation service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an accommodation business or of a department within such a company. They work for hotels, motels, resorts, student residences and other accommodation businesses, or they may be self-employed.
Job duties
Accommodation service managers:
- Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of the department or organization.
- Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
- Participate in the development of pricing and promotional strategies.
- Negotiate with suppliers for the delivery of materials and supplies.
- Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions.
- Recruit and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules.
- Settle customer complaints.
Sample job titles
- accommodations manager
- campground manager
- front desk manager
- hotel manager
- innkeeper
- motel manager
- reservations manager
- resort manager
- university residence manager
- youth hostel manager
Skills
- You need good organizational and managerial skills. An ability to work under pressure is important. You must be decisive. You need to work well with others. Effective spoken and written communication skills are important.
Job requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in hotel management or other related discipline is usually necessary for managers employed by hotel chains or large accommodation businesses.
Other considerations
- Several years of experience within the accommodation industry are usually required and may substitute for formal educational requirements.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$34,429 median annual incomeCape Breton
$20,306 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$14,080 median annual incomeSouthern
$16,384 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$32,299 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Accommodation and food services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Real estate and rental and leasing
Retail trade
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
65+
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
High school
$18,225 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,660 median annual incomeBachelor
$41,414 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$20,852 median annual incomeMaster
$41,629 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
Hospitality Administration/Management
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveller facilities. These include courses in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries, hospitality marketing strategies, hospitality planning, management and coordination of franchise and unit operations, business management, accounting and financial management, hospitality transportation and logistics, and hospitality industry policies and regulations.
Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
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