Hotel

Hospitality College

Career Track Guide

Hotel Management Hospitality Management

Version 5.0 for 07/08 Academic Year Copyright 2007 Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI All Rights Reserved

September 1, 2007

Career Track Guide

Hotel/Hospitality Management

What career options will your degree in Hotel or Hospitality Management afford you? The Career Paths outlined in this Career Track Guide, with information on job titles, brief job descriptions and industry segments, will provide you with an overview of your options. Review each to determine which Career Path is right for you. Job descriptions were compiled from actual online job postings and from Johnson & Wales’ DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process (when we ask practicing professionals to details the duties, tasks, skills and required work behaviors associated with their positions). Now is the time to collect all the information you can and make informed decisions about your career path. The information assembled here is a great place to start. Additional resources are available through the Resources link in Best Fit CMS Online (www.jwu.edu/bestfitcms) to help you as you refine your career choice, including: DACUM Charts Refer to DACUM charts for an in-depth review of the duties and tasks required by various positions in each field. DACUM charts are available under the Resources link in the left-hand menu of Best Fit CMS Online at www.jwu.edu/bestfitcms. Performance Transcripts Review the Performance Transcript Skill Listings to learn what industry-specific skills employers require. Performance Transcript Skill Listings are available under the Resources link in the lefthand menu of Best Fit CMS Online at www.jwu.edu/bestfitcms. Internet Research Guide Refer to the Internet Research Guide for the Hospitality College, located under the Resources link in the left-hand menu of Best Fit CMS Online at www.jwu.edu/bestfitcms when you’re ready to conduct further research online. See professional...