Hotel management job opportunities exists both in the private and public sector. Students from reputed institutes of hotel management can join catering services of Railways, Airlines, Shipping companies, Banks and also in Defense sector. The need for professional hotel managers is looming large in several clubs, hotels and tourism associations across the country. Besides industrial canteen and other institutional canteen of colleges, schools, factories and company guest house also need the service of such people. A few proceed to pursue postgraduate studies in hotel management and opt for teaching jobs. Hospitals and other institutions also engage hotel management professionals. Self employment opportunities are always available to Hotel Management graduates.

There are several courses in Hotel Management like Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM), Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management (PGDHM).Students with a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university may also join some of the management training schemes offered by various institutions. Most of the government recognized institutes conduct common entrance test that consists of questions concerning English, Reasoning, General Science and General Knowledge. The time duration of the courses offered by several institutes may vary from six months to three years. Hotel management courses will teach you everything you need to know and understand about working in the hotel industry.

Hotel managers make sure that their staffs provide friendly service and the hotel building and room facilities are in good condition. They may also hire staff, work with marketing and the hotel’s finances and make sure the food and banquet operations are running properly. Because the manager’s job is pivotal to the hotel, many work over 40 hours a week.

Hotel managers must be able to handle stressful situations with care and possess an ability to pay attention to details. One should be able to communicate on a professional level, as well as a social level. These skills are part of the managerial duties and are important for successfully working as a management team and communicating with the public.

Self employment in this sector is always highly remunerative .Minimum monthly salries are approximately Rs. 7500-Rs 10000 depending upon factors such as the category of employing hotel, institute from where the student graduated, city of location, etc. In public sector organization salary is lower than from industrial houses, private airlines, shipping companies etc.