How to become a hotel manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You can complete a qualification like a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree and enter hotel management through a management trainee scheme.
This role is open to graduates of all subjects. Particularly relevant subjects include:
- hotel management
- hospitality management
- hospitality business management
- international hotel management
- travel and tourism
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You can train to be a hotel manager through an advanced apprenticeship in hospitality or a higher apprenticeship in hospitality management.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You may get into this job by starting in a junior position like front of house manager or events manager. You could apply for promotion as you get more experience.
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Career tips
Work experience in any kind of customer facing role can be useful for this career.
It may give you an advantage if you can speak another language fluently.
Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Institute of Hospitality for professional development and networking opportunities.
Further information
You can find out more about careers in hotel management from the Hospitality Guild.