Employees sometimes choose to leave the company or industry to try something new, maybe on a promise of better salaries, work/life balance, more stability, or impressive perks. After a few months or years, they may find that they miss working in the hospitality industry and/or your company and reach out for any potential openings. Should …
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So far, there have been 2.34 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine given in the United States. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) created a three-phase recommendation for the vaccine rollout, starting with Phase 1b that includes frontline essential workers and people 75 years or older, Phase 1c which includes people 64-75 years old, people 16-64 years …
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When you hit “Submit” on a job application, your work isn’t necessarily done. Often, applicants don’t hear back right away, and you may need to follow up with a potential employer at different stages of the process. Here are some guidelines to help take the guesswork out of following up. Immediately after applying: Say thanks …
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What does a Food and Beverage Manager do? You are responsible for the operations of a restaurant, ensuring all food and drink are of the highest quality. Typical duties include: Develop a relationship with regular customers Design attractive menus Order food for the kitchen, maintain inventory Follow all safety and sanitation requirements Create restaurant policies …
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There are many great job opportunities in the hospitality industry that don’t require a college degree, but you may be wondering how to put together a strong resume without having a college degree or even a high school degree. Here are the 4 things to include on your resume. Focus on your skills Emphasize the …
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There is a broad range of hotel types available to travelers… Some are budget-friendly, some mid-level, and some hit the very luxurious high-end. Some provide a basic stay while others offer unique amenities and experiences. Depending on the type of hotel, guests have different expectations of the staff and the property. Full Service or Limited …
While there are so many job options in the hospitality industry, you may want to explore several different areas of the business to decide what suits you best. Depending on your personality and goals, you can make strategic decisions over time to find the right path for you. It helps to ask yourself a few …
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The pros For many hospitality professionals, the advantages of working in the industry make it a very worthwhile career. People have fun at work, form close connections with coworkers and mentors, and get to develop themselves and reach their goals. Working in hospitality can be a fulfilling choice for these reasons: There are opportunities for …
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There is no silver bullet for finding the right person for the job. Resumes are of course the main tool that hiring managers use to qualify candidates’ experience. Candidates’ personality and character are vetted in interviews. But it can be difficult to assess someone’s virtues and shortcomings when meeting face-to-face for just half an hour …
Although hotel management and hospitality management are related, there are some slight differences between the two. Understanding the differences will especially help if you are looking into hospitality degrees and trying to figure out which courses to take specifically or what type of career path you want to plan for if you want to work …
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