Career Outlook
| Job |
U.S. Average Salary Range |
Average Salary in GA |
| Restaurant Manager |
$34,000 - $72,000 |
$53,000 |
| Hotel Manager |
$53,000 - $170,000 |
$109,000 |
| Travel and Tourism Manager |
$80,000 - $112,000 |
$92,000 |
According to Statista, the 2019 .S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 16.8 million people had jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry (Statistical Data). Lodging, restaurants, modes of travel, and tourist attractions employ many different types of managers to direct and coordinate the activities of the daily operations for a business..
From office work to corporate management, there are endless opportunities and avenues within the hospitality industry. Here are some jobs to consider that can almost be located anywhere in the world within the industry:
Top Management
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- President
- Vice President of Human Resources
- Vice President-Corporate Communications
- Vice President-Marketing
- Director of Operations
- Director Finance
- Corporate Executive Chef
- Regional Vice President
- General Manager / Managing Partner
Food and Beverage Service
- Food and Beverage Director
- Assistant Food Manager
- Manager (Restaurant, Bar, Banquet, Food & Beverage, etc.)
- Supervisor
- Service Jobs (Server, Bartender, Bus Person, Seater, etc.)
Lodging Industry Front Office
- Room Divisions Director
- Manager (Front Office, Reservation, Sales, Events, Duty, Guest Relations, Night, etc.)
- Supervisor
- Executive
- Service Jobs (Bell Captain, Concierge, Front Desk Agent, Bell Hop, Phone Agent, etc.)
Lodging Housekeeping
- Director of Housekeeping
- Executive Housekeeper
- Deputy Housekeeper
- Housekeeping Manager
- Laundry Manager
- Floor Supervisor
- Desk Coordinator
- Service Jobs (Laundry Valet, Tailor, Varied Attendants, etc.)
Human Resources
- Director of Human Resources
- Human Resource Manager
- Training Manager
- Executive Secretary
- Human Resource Agent
- Training Executive
Sales and Marketing
- Director of Public Relations and Advertising
- Marketing Communications Director / Manager
- Sales Director
- Sales Manager (room Sales / MICE / Corporate)
- Banqueting Sales Manager
- Assistant Sales Manager / Sales Executive
- Public Relations Executive
- Sales Coordinator (Room Sales / Banquet and Conventions)
- Travel Sales Coordinator
Cruise Line
- Captain and Assistant Captain
- Navigation crew
- Entertainment Jobs (Casino and Gaming)
- Service Jobs (Server, Bartender, Housekeeping, etc.)
- Deck Jobs
- Spa and Recreation Jobs
- Office and Administrative Jobs
Aviation
- Pilot
- Cabin Crew
- Air Traffic Control
- Flight Dispatcher
- Ground Crew
- Airline Customer Service Agent
Tourism
- Travel Executive
- Travel Sales
- Tour Guides / Tour Operators / Executives
- Travel Consultants
- Tourism Marketing Advisor
Entertainment
- Malls
- Cinema
- Theaters
- Amusement Parks
- Game Parks
Event Management
- Event Planner
- Event Coordinator
- Events Marketing and Sales
- Events Manager
- Banqueting and Convention Manager
- Wedding Planner
- Corporate Event Manager