Rising to the Top: Hotel Career Paths

According to Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano, "Labor
may very well be the most significant challenge we all face. We've got to
invest in our people. We've got to remind them that travel and tourism is a
remarkable place to build a long-term career.
"Our industry's future, our ability to deliver for our customers, will in large part rely on our ability to attract and retain workers from Gen Z. This youngest generation has a tremendous appetite for activism, and we have to show them how impactful a career in hospitality can be," said Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton.
HVMG's executive team is proof positive that the sky
is the limit in a hotel career path.
We asked some of our leaders to share their first hospitality jobs, and
it's clear that hospitality is one of the only industries in which you can
start anywhere (including another industry!) and rise to the top.
First Jobs in Hospitality
Ronald Mader, Regional VP of Operations
Matthew A. Woodruff, EVP, Guest Excellence &
Chief Brand Partner Officer

Marcus Marshall, VP, Restaurants & Bars
Maria D'Alessandro, EVP, Analytics & Chief
Strategy Officer: I was a server at Bob's Big Boy when I was 16.
Andrew Pace, SVP, Business Development: Hotel owner with no experience!
We also asked what career advice our leaders have for entry-level/line staff that are interested in moving up.
Never give up, plan your course, and relocate when life
allows.
- Ronald Mader, Regional VP of Operations
Always do more than what is asked of you so you are known
as the person that always steps up
- Suzanne "Zanne" Saunders, VP, Design
& Construction
- Mary Beth Cutshall, EVP & Chief Development
Officer

Work in EVERY department and every position possible
because you will appreciate those roles even more and have a frame of reference
when speaking to associates.
- Matthew A. Woodruff, EVP, Guest Excellence &
Chief Brand Partner Officer
- Marcus Marshall, VP, Restaurants & Bars
Stay curious...ask lots of questions and continue to tell
your manager to develop you
- Stephanie Bauer, Regional VP of Operations
A positive attitude in the face of adversity and a
passion for what you do will take you where you want to go.
- Maria D'Alessandro, EVP, Analytics & Chief
Strategy Officer
Be curious, ask questions, and take ownership.
- Cory Chambers, SVP & Chief Revenue Officer
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Andrew Pace, SVP, Business Development