The current scenario in the industry has created a period of remarkable change and growth for women in this field. With a deeper look into restaurants, hotels, catering firms, resorts, and many other venues, women are becoming much more visible in management roles and other key positions like – Director, General manager, and Executives among others than ever before.
Experts predict that the need for women professionals in the industry will only increase in the future. Furthermore, according to the HR Managers, 50% of women with a hotel management background join high-end hotels primarily because of better career prospects, higher pay structures, and greater work prestige.
On the question of the profile of the women employees, interviews with several HR managers confirmed that employment of women in the hotel industry is still mainly restricted to front-office, back-office, and housekeeping.
Nevertheless, there seems to be some optimism as more women are getting employed in male-dominated departments like food and beverages. They have chosen to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations, and celebrate each other’s achievements.
