Advancement in the Hopsitality Industry
In food service, a willingness to relocate often is essential for advancement to positions with greater responsibility. Managers typically advance to larger establishments or regional management positions within restaurant chains. Some eventually open their own food service establishments.
Large hotel and motel chains may offer better opportunities for advancement than small, independently owned establishments, but relocation every several years is often is necessary. The large chains have more extensive career ladder programs and offer managers the opportunity to transfer to another hotel or motel in the chain or to the central office. Career advancement can be accelerated by the completion of certification programs offered by various associations. These programs usually require a combination of course work, examinations, and experience. Outstanding lodging managers may advance to higher level manager positions.
