Securing a job in the competitive hospitality industry can be both exciting and challenging. However, what do you do when you receive a job offer that falls below your expectations? Handling a low-ball offer requires finesse and strategic thinking. Understand Your Worth: Before reacting to a low-ball offer, take the time to understand your market …
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The Bartender: Hotel Bars vs Restaurant Bars
Remember Sam Malone, the consummate bartender who owned TV’s most famous pub, Cheers, “where everybody knows your name”? His patrons were treated like family, and he created an environment where locals made his bar their “local”. A successful bartender is no mere mixer of drinks or inventor of the next big cocktail. Whether in a …
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Nail Each Phase Of A Job Interview
The hospitality industry is known for its dynamic and customer-centric nature, making the interview process for hospitality professionals unique and demanding. To excel in this competitive field, it’s crucial to approach each phase of the interview process with diligence and preparation. In this article, we will guide you through the key strategies to succeed in …
Surviving the Holiday Season as a Hospitality Worker
The holidays are no joke. Never-ending gatherings, traveling, buying the perfect gift, decorating, cooking and so much more contribute to the busiest time of the year. On top of that, you work in hospitality! How can you stay afloat? We have some tips for surviving this holiday season and beyond. Prioritize Your Peace Prioritization is …
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Thinking of Starting a Side-Hustle? Ask Yourself These Questions First
When workers want to boost their earnings, they often take on a side hustle. It’s estimated that 80 million people (39%) in the U.S. have a side business that they run in addition to their regular jobs. And many side hustles offer services, which include specialties like housekeeping, catering, and personal assistant services that many …
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Mastering Empathy: The Key to Effective Leadership in Hospitality
Effective leadership is more than just managing tasks and overseeing operations—it’s about leading with empathy. The most successful leaders are those who prioritize understanding and connecting with their teams on a personal level. These four tips are bullet-proof ways to become a more empathetic leader and foster a positive work environment in the hospitality sector. …
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Hospitality Certifications to Boost Your Career to the Next Level
Unlike industries like law and medicine, there are no formal certifications or credentials required to work in the hospitality industry. But that doesn’t mean there is no value in pursuing these advanced qualifications. For those serious about their careers, a hospitality certification proves that you have some industry skills. And just as important—it shows that …
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10 Habits to Ditch Today if You Want to Work in Hotel Management
We all have habits – it makes us who we are. Some of our “good” habits help us get through the day by accomplishing routine tasks without much effort or thought. However, some “bad” habits can affect how others see us and can influence future success. In a work setting, habits have an impact on how …
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The Stages of Career Growth
Planning out your career path can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are just starting out in the career world and not sure where you see yourself in a day, much less 5 or 10 years. It helps to break down your trajectory into stages based on the general skills and salaries for …
Know Your Strengths and Ace the Job Interview
When you can recognize your personal assets, which set you aside from all the rest, you automatically place yourself at an advantage in the job selection process. The most common question asked during an interview is, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” There are three categories of qualities foodservice and hospitality employers are seeking: Background …
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