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Lodging Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

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This source lists 24 tasks, including 22 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 07/2017.

24 tasks shown

Core · Task 1105 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.

Core · Task 1108 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.

Core · Task 1109 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.

Core · Task 1104 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Greet and register guests.

Core · Task 18599 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.

Core · Task 1111 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.

Core · Task 1113 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Train staff members.

Core · Task 1112 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.

Core · Task 1107 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.

Core · Task 1116 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance.

Core · Task 1106 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts.

Core · Task 1123 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Receive and process advance registration payments, mail letters of confirmation, or return checks when registrations cannot be accepted.

Core · Task 1118 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Interview and hire applicants.

Core · Task 1119 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Purchase supplies, and arrange for outside services, such as deliveries, laundry, maintenance and repair, and trash collection.

Core · Task 18600 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Collect payments and record data pertaining to funds and expenditures.

Core · Task 1115 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of a department or establishment.

Core · Task 1117 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions.

Core · Task 1114 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Show, rent, or assign accommodations.

Core · Task 1121 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Perform marketing and public relations activities.

Core · Task 1122 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Organize and coordinate the work of staff and convention personnel for meetings to be held at a particular facility.

Core · Task 1125 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Provide assistance to staff members by inspecting rooms, setting tables, or doing laundry.

Core · Task 1120 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Arrange telephone answering services, deliver mail and packages, or answer questions regarding locations for eating and entertainment.

Supplemental · Task 1124 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Meet with clients to schedule and plan details of conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions.

Supplemental · Task 1126 · 07/2017 · Incumbent

Book tickets for guests for local tours and attractions.

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