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Careers in Hospitality Management

Hospitality management is a diverse field with numerous opportunities in the Chicago region and throughout the world in hotels, restaurants, resorts and more. Career directions include working in food service, administration, and front-end hotel operations, such as reservations desks or booking conferences and events.

Common hospitality industry job tasks include maintaining sanitation records, ordering supplies, monitoring food preparation, counting money, managing reservations, and providing customer service. You'll also need to be a self-starter who is able to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

If you have a strong interest in the hospitality industry and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, then hospitality management may be the right choice for you. 

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Hospitality Management Career Profiles

Learn more about the jobs in the hospitality industry, including average salaries, potential job growth and Chicago-area employers.

Last Updated: 4/8/24