We surveyed 1,985 lodging managers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical lodging manager. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a lodging manager?
Low
High
Working as a lodging manager typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a lodging manager?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a lodging manager typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a lodging manager?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a lodging manager. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for lodging managers.
Do lodging managers work full-time or part-time?
89% of lodging managers work in full-time roles while 11% work part-time.
Is being a lodging manager stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for lodging managers, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a lodging manager?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a lodging manager.
How competitive is the workplace for lodging managers?
Low
High
Lodging managers see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a lodging manager require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Lodging managers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are lodging managers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Lodging managers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do lodging managers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally lodging managers will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a lodging manager physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a lodging manager may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are lodging managers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
The workload of a lodging manager changes frequently, with their day-to-day rarely being the same.
Does being a lodging manager require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for lodging managers.
Does being a good lodging manager require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a lodging manager.