Fields of operation offered by Hospitality Management

The qualifications represent a flexible andAdvertising And Promotions Managers
broad-based professional training course that is notThey plan and direct advertising policies and programs
only highly regarded by the international hospitalityor produce promotional materials, such as posters,
industry but also by other types of business.contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra
Therefore, programme graduates are welcomeinterest in the purchase of a product or service for a
worldwide in all sectors that are primarily concerneddepartment, or an entire organization.
with services and service management.Computer And Information Systems Managers
Companies recruiting our students:They plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields
Hiltonas electronic data processing, information systems,
NH Hotelssystems analysis, and computer programming.
SheratonComputer Hardware Engineers
Center ParksThey research, design, develop, and test computer
Disney Worldor computer-related equipment for commercial,
Marriottindustrial, military, or scientific use. They may
Hyattsupervise the manufacturing and installation of
Holiday Inncomputer or computer-related equipment and
Hospitality Marketing Partnerscomponents
HRC InternationalDatabase Administrators
Graduates with a qualification in HospitalityThey coordinate changes to computer databases,
Management enjoy access to an almost limitlesstest and implement the database, using their
number of careers in the hospitality industry. Aknowledge of database management systems. They
degree obtained from Stenden South Africa is uniquemay plan, coordinate, and implement security
in that it prepares students for positions inmeasures to safeguard computer databases.
international hotels, small hotel chains, restaurants,Employment, Recruitment And Placement Specialists
conference and convention centres. Furthermore,They recruit and place workers. They include
graduates are welcome in the service industry atEmployment Interviewers, who interview job
large covering positions in conservation, game lodgeapplicants in public or private employment offices and
management and eco-tourism. Some of the typicalrefer them to prospective employers, initiate
positions in the hospitality industry are discussedcontacts with employers, and maintain records.
below.Personnel Recruiters seek out, interview and screen
Game Lodge Managerjob applicants, usually within an organization.
Food and Beverage ManagerFinancial Analysts
Rooms Division ManagerThey conduct statistical analyses of information
Catering Manageraffecting investment programs of public or private
Convention Centre Managerinstitutions and private individuals. They interpret
Banqueting Managereconomic data, gather information, and make
Sales Managerrecommendations about investment timing.
Career optionsFinancial Managers
Game Lodge ManagerThey plan, direct, and coordinate accounting,
This is perhaps one of the most challenging positionsinvesting, banking, insurance, securities, and other
in the hospitality industry. The manager’sfinancial activities of a branch, office, or department
duties include human resources, budgeting, accountingof an organization.
and finance, food and beverage, front office,Human Resources Managers
reservations and housekeeping. Further challenges areThey plan, direct, and coordinate human resource
the requirement of managing a fleet of gamemanagement activities of an organization. They are
vehicles, hosting parties of guests for up to 18 hoursusually responsible for employee compensation,
a day, planning of game drives, managing the gamerecruitment, personnel policies and regulations. They
rangers, monitoring of fences and implementing themay offer training programs.
anti-poaching programmes.Management Analysts
Food and Beverage ManagerThey analyze business operations to find ways to
They work in large hotels, leisure centres, or wildlifehelp management operate more efficiently and
game reserves, supervising the daily operations ofeffectively. They conduct studies, design new work
the different departments where food and drinks aresystems and procedures, look for ways to simplify
produced and served to the guests. They managework, and prepare procedures manuals. For example,
the staff of the food and beverage department.they might plan a new system for filing and
They are responsible for the planning, organising,protecting records and reports. They might sketch
co-ordinating, and control of the department inthe layout for new office machines, or develop ways
addition to maintaining a good relationship withto improve business reports. Includes program
suppliers of the food and drink menu.analysts and management consultants.
Rooms Division ManagerMarket Research Analysts
They work in a large hotel or convention centre.They research market conditions in local, regional, or
Their main responsibility is to manage the servicesnational areas to determine potential sales of a
offered to guests by the personnel at the frontproduct or service. They may gather information on
office, reservations, and housekeeping.competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing
Catering Managerand distribution; may use survey results to create a
Their main task is to manage the day-to-daymarketing campaign based on regional preferences
production and service of food and beverages. Thisand buying habits.
may be in a company restaurant, factory, themeMarketing Managers
park, care-centres or other businesses. ManagementThey determine the demand for products and
would include human resource planning, budgeting,services offered by a firm and its competitors and
accounting & finance, and supply procurement.identify potential customers. They may develop
Convention Centre Managerpricing strategies to maximize the firm’s
They are responsible for the daily operations andprofits or market share, while ensuring customer
management in a convention centre that has as itssatisfaction. They may oversee product development
main function the organisation of meetings andor monitor trends that
conventions for large corporations. This job entails allPublic Relations Managers
aspects of the planning, organising, co-ordinating, andThey plan and direct public relations programs to
control, for a successful conference, convention, orcreate and maintain a favorable public image for
meeting.employer or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan
Banqueting Managerand direct activities to solicit funds for special
They are employed in a large hotel supervising theprojects or nonprofit organizations.
execution of all functions where food & drinkPublic Relations Specialists
are consumed. Such functions may be, a part of aThey engage in promoting or creating good will for
convention, conference, or meeting. A substantialindividuals, groups, or organizations. They write or
part of this job is to manage the staff responsibleselect favorable publicity material and release it
for the setting-up of the function rooms and servingthrough various communications media. They may
food and drinks to the guests.prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches.
Sales ManagerSales Engineers
They are responsible for the sale of the serviceThey sell business goods or services that require a
products of the hotel. This person would usually meettechnical background. They may sell either mechanical,
with wholesale tour operators, travel agents, orelectrical, electronic, chemical, or related products.
corporations wishing to buy meeting or conferenceThey call on engineers, architects, or other
space in the hotel.professionals to explain and demonstrate products
Some other careers for B Com graduatesand services. They review blueprints, plans, and other
Courtesy ofcustomer documents and estimates the costs of
Accountants And Auditorsproviding products or services. They advise and/or
They study financial records in order to give adviceprovide technical support to clients on the use,
on money matters or prepare financial statements.operation, and upkeep of equipment. They also draw
They may prepare income tax forms or adviseup sales contracts and may provide technical training
clients on certain business or financial decisions. Theyto clients.
may examine clients’ financial records toSecurities, Commodities, And Financial Sales Agents
see if they are properly kept and reported. TheyThey buy and sell securities (stocks and bonds) for
may develop estate plans, accounting systems, orcustomers. They provide to business financial
budgets, and may advise on systems for recordingcounseling services, such as loan, tax and securities
financial data. Some teach courses in a business orcounseling.
professional school, do consulting work, or serve onTravel Agents
committees of professional organizations.They plan trips for travel agency customers. Duties
Administrative Services Managersinclude determining destination, modes of
They plan, direct, or coordinate supportive servicestransportation, travel dates, costs, accommodations
of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mailrequired, and planning, describing, or selling itinerary
distribution, telephone operator/receptionist, andpackage tours. They may specialize in foreign or
other office support services. They may overseedomestic service, individual or group travel, specific
facilities planning and maintenance and custodialgeographical area, airplane charters, or package tours.
operations.