Definition

Noun: A person who is responsible for the overall operation, administration, and performance of a hotel. This role typically involves overseeing staff, managing finances, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining the property.

Usage

The term "hotel manager" refers to the individual in charge of a hotel's daily operations. It is a professional title. - The hotel manager personally welcomed the VIP guests to ensure they had a pleasant stay. - If you have a complaint about your room, please speak directly to the hotel manager. - She worked her way up from receptionist to become the hotel manager of a large resort.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting hotel manager": A person temporarily performing the duties of the hotel manager.
  • While the permanent manager is on leave, the assistant manager will serve as the acting hotel manager.
• The role can be specified by the type or size of the hotel (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Hotelier (noun): A broader term for a person who owns or manages a hotel. While a can be an owner, a is often an employee.
• General Manager (GM) (noun): A common equivalent title in the hospitality industry, especially for larger properties.
• Innkeeper (noun): A traditional term for a person who manages an inn, which is typically smaller than a hotel.
• Management (noun): The process or practice of managing. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• General Manager (GM)
• Hotelier
• Innkeeper (for smaller establishments)

Related Phrases

• Front office manager: A manager specifically in charge of the reception and front desk operations, who typically reports to the hotel manager.
• Hotel management: The business of operating a hotel. (e.g., )

Noun

1. an owner or manager of hotels