Hospitality jobs are associated with the tending towards customer needs in theme parks, restaurants, or any other similar recreational facility. If you enjoy making people smile and have the patience to deal with difficult customers, consider taking a job in this field.

Nearly every job in the hospitality field allows room for improvement and growth. This is great if you want to be promoted to a higher position and earn more income. Typically you can get one of these jobs by pursuing an ability that you already possess or are experienced in. For example, you may have knowledge of alcoholic drinks and maybe you might want to pursue a career in bartending. When it comes to job hunting, however, you will always need to do your research and see which position or title works best for you. If you need a headstart, here are some jobs you should look into if you’re considering a position in hospitality.

Bartender

Bartending involves the skill of not only mixing up a proper drink, but also striking a conversation with customers and ensuring their satisfaction. By doing both, you’re not only paid for a service you provide, but you can also get handsomely tipped depending on how happy the customer was. If you’re good at both then consider pursuing a career in this profession. You can get a bartending job at nearly any hotel, restaurant, or even a bar itself. Getting experience in this field – if you have none- can be difficult, though. In most cases, gaining experience is often done through an apprenticeship, which can take a little time. But the results are rewarding. The average base salary for a bartender in the US is $11.72/hr with tips as much as $150 earned on a daily.

Event Manager

The average salary for an event manager is at least $43,000 and with the position comes many duties. Mainly, you would be organizing, planning, and managing events of various sizes. Depending on which business you’re an event manager for, the work for it can vary greatly. If you’re working as an event manager under a corporation, you’ll likely plan meetings with clients to generate brand awareness. Or if in a hotel, you’ll work with those who want to host events at your location. Event managers’ responsibilities will often deal with catering, accommodation, and space for guests. Strong organizational skills are a must for this title and if you think you have it, you should definitely pursue this profession.

Sommelier

An extremely rare skill in modern society is being robustly knowledgeable in wines. A sommelier is usually in high demand by many high-scale restaurants. Sommeliers are tasked with the rotation of stocks of wine, creating wine lists, and suggesting wine pairings to customers and staff. They are also responsible for ordering wines from providers and vineyards. Becoming a sommelier will require going through a certificate program but also possession of strong communication skills as you will be involved in regular talking to people. The national average salary for sommeliers is at least $48,000.

Executive Kitchen Chef

Many duties are assigned to the head chef of a kitchen and it’s not all related to cooking. Executive chefs oversee the daily operations of a kitchen belonging to a restaurant or a hotel. They are in charge of hiring and training kitchen staff, planning menus and drink pairings, coordinating tasks for team members, and being responsive to feedback towards service and food. They also monitor inventory usually by the beginning or end of a shift. Depending on how experienced you are, and where you work, you can make as much as $64,000 or more a year.

Cruise Ship Entertainer

If you haven’t got your big break yet from performing – singing, comedy, etc. – you could always offer your services as a cruise ship entertainer. Many cruise ship workers can earn their living by working on cruises, earning over $100,000 per year. As an entertainer, you’ll spend many days performing for audiences and during your time off you can enjoy the cruise liner’s facilities.

Casino Director

One of the most – if not, the most – top-paying hospitality job might just be a casino director. Casino directors are in charge of ensuring all operations run smoothly on casino grounds. This is done by monitoring gaming machines, tables, employees, and especially guests.  They also usually manage employee training, work schedules, enforce house rules, and walk the floor to observe. The ideal trait of a casino director – besides competency – is patience and problem-solving when dealing with customers. On some occasion, they might be tasked with handling guest complaints and concerns.

GL Staffing Can Help You

If you think you’re qualified enough to pursue one of these careers call the professionals of GL Staffing today. GL Staffing can help you get hired by any business to get your foot in the door. Or if you’re looking to hire someone in the hospitality field, you’ll find that we offer an array of professionals at your disposal. For any inquiries, call us at 954-973-8350 or visit our contact page.