Hospitality & Tourism

Concerns services in hotels, restaurants, travel, and leisure.

11 roles
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What this career cluster covers

Concerns services in hotels, restaurants, travel, and leisure.

Roles included

11 career roles

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Chef/Executive Chef Cruise Ship Director Event Manager Food and Beverage Manager Front Desk Agent/Receptionist Hotel Manager Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager Sommelier +3 more

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Chef/Executive Chef

Any, Vocational Training
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Manages kitchen operations, creates menus, and prepares high-quality food.

Cruise Ship Director

Arts/Humanities, Commerce
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Manages the overall passenger experience and onboard operations of a cruise ship.

Event Manager

Arts/Humanities, Commerce
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Plans, organizes, and executes events such as conferences, weddings, and festivals.

Food and Beverage Manager

Commerce, Arts/Humanities
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Manages the food and beverage operations in hotels, restaurants, or other hospitality establishments.

Front Desk Agent/Receptionist

Any, Commerce
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The first point of contact for guests in hotels, handling check-in, check-out, and guest inquiries.

Hotel Manager

Commerce, Arts/Humanities
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Oversees all operations of a hotel or resort to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability.

Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager

Any, Arts/Humanities
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Manages the housekeeping department to ensure cleanliness and orderliness of hotel premises.

Sommelier

Arts/Humanities, Any
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A wine steward, typically in a fine dining restaurant, who is knowledgeable about wine and advises patrons.

Tour Guide

Arts/Humanities
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Leads and escorts individuals or groups on sightseeing tours.

Tour Operator

Commerce, Arts/Humanities
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Designs, creates, and markets package tours to sell to travel agents or directly to the public.

Travel Agent

Commerce, Arts/Humanities
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Assists clients in planning and booking their travel arrangements.