Thread: 10 Jobs in Hospitality

10 Jobs in Hospitality
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
If there’s one rule of thumb that should apply to the work force, it’s this: Pleasant jobs call for pleasant people. And as of late, one industry needs friendly folks more than ever.

The hospitality industry, including but not limited to hotels, restaurants and meeting venues, is growing exponentially. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12.4 million people work in the hospitality industry today, making about 8.6 percent of all employment. The hospitality industry is predicted to grow 17 percent between 2004 and 2014, adding more than 2.2 million new jobs to the work force.

“When economic times are good, there is a lot of money out there, which can be devoted to travel. People are more informed about things like wine or travel destinations than they were 20 years ago,â€

9. Maids and housekeeping cleaner
Responsibilities: Such light cleaning duties as making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, vacuuming, emptying wastebaskets and restocking bathroom supplies.
Training: No previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience is needed; short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. average salary: $20,124

I did that work and that salary is a crock. At a Hilton so it wasn't a mom and pop spot. About the only one who could come close to that salary was the 1 who headed the housekeeping department......maids didn't make squat.