Sunday, September 9, 2012

Selecting a Job in Hospitality

By Mark Read


For people that are interested in pursuing a vocation in the hospitality industry, there are a wide variety of jobs to make a choice from. From hotel executive to the porter, this is a great and flourishing field for people who like to work with the public. Hospitality jobs can be found in resort hotels, casinos and in full service hotels. While some hostels have the work same wants others deal with specialized wishes. Some of the most common hospitality roles in the hotel business include the front desk clerk, concierge, and the porter. The types of roles routinely selected by an individual will depend on their interest, education and their experience.

Front Desk Clerks Welcomes the Guests

One of the first faces a guest sees when they walk into a hotel lobby is the front desk clerk. This employee is typically particularly warm and amiable and they are positioned to greet every person into their corporation. These clerks have a wide range of obligations and responsibility, which includes checking the guests in and out, processing reservations and handling guest concerns and complaints.

Concierge Provides Private Attention

Concierge jobs are typically offered at the larger full service hostels and resorts. Their job comprises organizing private services for guests who need their help, which includes transport, babysitting, dry cleaning, accepting packages, making reservations at local bistros, assisting guests with purchasing tickets to entertainment parks or shows.

Porters Escort the Guests to the Rooms

Porters (bellhops) are also greeters. Folk who perform these hospitality roles are traditionally in awfully interesting uniforms. The porters job duties consists of greeting the guests, escorting them to their hotel rooms, carrying their luggage and showing each guest the conveniences in the room. Porters are usually paid an income for the work that they perform, while they also receive tips from guests who appreciate their help.




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