REAL STORIES FROM HOTEL STAFF
Professional, dedicated staff is the key to success in the hotel industry. Meet some of the best Sydney has to offer and find out more about what it’s like to work in hotels – including the perks, the myths and the different ways you can get your start!
Check out how and why these amazing young people started career in hotels, what they have achieved so far and what they love so much about working in hotels! (Try not to be too envious, ok?)
My real story: Jonathan F
Age: 30
Education: Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Current position: Chief Concierge, Park Hyatt, Sydney
read moreMy real story: John A
Age: 23
Education: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Current position: Chef De Partie (CDP), InterContinental Sydney
read moreMy real story: Justine W
Age: 29
Education: Bachelor Degree
Current position: Assistant Human Resources Manager, Park Hyatt Sydney
read moreMy real story: Libby J
Age: 27
Education: Bachelor of Business – International Hotel and Resort Management
Current position: Restaurants Manager, Intercontinental, Sydney
read moreMy real story: Harry S
Age: 37
Education: BA in Hospitality Management, Huddersfield University, UK
Current position: Director of Operations, Pier One Sydney Harbour
read moreMy real story: Ben T
Age: 29
Education: Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Current position: Concierge, Hilton Sydney
read moreMy real story: Daniel W
Age: 28
Education: Associate Degree in hospitality management from the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS)
Current position: Acting Executive Assistant Manager, The Star Hotel
read moreMy real story: Hana L
Age: 32
Education: Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School Sydney
Current position: Cortile Lounge Duty Manager, InterContinental Sydney
read moreMy real story: Hayden G
Age: 24
Education: Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from the International College of Management Sydney, Bachelor of Business Administration at Macquarie University
Current position: Operations Analyst, Hilton Sydney
read moreMy real story: Jessica J
Age: 28
Education: Certificate II Tourism (Operations), Bachelor of Business majoring in Hotel Management (Hotel School Sydney)
Current position: Conference Sales Manager, Rydges World Square
read moreMy real story: Jillian B
Age: 28
Education: Bachelor of Business – major in Marketing, and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Current position: Conference and Banqueting Manager, Intercontinental, Sydney
read moreMy real story: Edzel P
Age: 21
Education: Undergraduate nursing student
Current position: F&B Attendant, Holiday Inn Potts Point
read moreMy real story: Kylie M
Age: 29
Education: Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, Hotel School Sydney
Current position: Key Account Manager, Frasers Hospitality Australia Management Pty Ltd
read moreMy real story: Carina L
Age: 24
Education: Bachelor of Economics
Current position: Guest Services Team Leader, The Grace Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Hayden S
Age: 28
Education: Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Current position: Assistant Hotel Manager, Rendezvous Hotel Sydney Central
read moreMy real story: Daniel G
Age: 29
Education: I’m current in the process of completing our new manager development program, it’s a 6 month course focusing on developing managers by on the job training and learning with key guidance from a senior leadership committee member
Current position: Associate Director of Sales, Park Hyatt, Sydney
read moreMy real story: Demi J
Age: 25
Education: Higher School Certificate
Current position: Front Office Supervisor, Atura Blacktown
read moreMy real story: Louise D
Age: 26
Education: Bachelor of Business, Masters in Tourism Management
Current position: Manager on Duty, Sheraton on the Park
read moreMy real story: Oscar L
Age: 27
Education:Bachelor of Arts Majoring in History & Cultural Studies, University of Sydney and Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, The Hotel School, Sydney
Current position: Guest Services Assistant Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Riley M
Age: 25
Education: Diploma in Hospitality Management, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Current position: Human Resources Officer, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
read moreMy real story: Blake S
My real story: Megan K
Age: 26
Education: Diploma Hospitality (TAFE), Advanced Diploma Event management (TAFE), Bachelor Business (CSU)
Current position: Regional Sales, Marketing & Revenue Coordinator NSW/ACT, NSW/ACT Regional Office
read moreMy real story: Rachel H
Age: 25
Education: Diploma in Hospitality Management
Current position: Reservations & Revenue Manager, Rydges Rotorua
read moreMy real story: Ritty M
Age: 30
Education: Year 12
Current position: Concierge Team Leader, The Grace Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Shrijesh K
Meet Anna Polyviou
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Extraordinary pastry chef. TV star. Passionate hotel employee. This is her hotel career story. What’s yours?
read moreMy real story: Maverick L
Age: 27
Education: Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
Current position: Rooms Division Manager, Primus Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Tom W
Age: 27
Education:
Current position: Business Development Manager, InterContinental Sydney
read moreMy real story: Simon H
Age: 43
Education: Commercial Cookery at TAFE
Current position: Executive Chef, Mercure Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Thanachat M
Age: 42
Education: Bachelor of Business, Advanced Diploma Hospitality (Hostec)
Current position: Banquet Sous Chef, Primus Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Annika S
Age: 31
Education: International Hospitality Management at NHTV, Netherlands (Bachelor Degree). Cert IV in TAE
Current position: HR & Learning Executive, Radisson Blu Hotel, Sydney
read moreMy real story: Vivian Z
Age: 26
Education: Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management
Current position: Human Resources Administrator, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Tatenda M
Age: 32
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, currently studying a Masters.
Current position: Operations Manager, Fraser Suites Sydney
read moreMy real story: Sophie S
Age: 24
Education: Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
Current position: Venue Manager, Skye Hotel Suites Parramatta
read moreMy real story: Simon H
Education: Certificate III in Retail Baking (Cake and Pastry) – Apprenticeship
Current position: Executive Pastry Chef, Hilton Sydney
read moreMy real story: Adam L
Age: 33
Education: Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management
Current position: Hotel Operations Manager, SKYE Hotel Suites Parramatta
read moreMy Real Story: Ashlea U
Age: 24
Education: Bachelor Degree
Current position: Meeting & Events Coordinator, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
read moreMy real story: Anthony M
Age: 24
Education: NCEA L3 (NZ), Higher Diploma in Hotel Management (Queenstown Resort College), current undergraduate of SCU – Bachelor of Business Management, majoring in hospitality and tourism
Current position: Guest Services Manager, Park Hyatt Sydney
read moreMy Real Story: Aditi S
Age: 31
Education:Master of Information Systems, Bachelor in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Current position: Service Manager – Engineering, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
read moreMy Real Story: Patricia D
Age: 23
Education: Year 12, TAFE – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Current position: Commis Chef, Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
read moreMy real story: Kristy B
Age: 29
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality)
Current position: Current position: Assistant Hotel Manager, Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi Beach
read moreMy real story: William W
Age: 25
Education: Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, The Hotel School Sydney (Southern Cross University)
Current position: Front Office Manager, Meriton Serviced Apartments World Tower
read moreMy real story: Erin M
Age: 26
Education: Diploma – Events Management, Diploma – Retail Supervision, Certificate II – Business Services and Certificate I – Tourism Operations.
Current position: Banquet Operations Manager, PARKROYAL Parramatta
read moreMy real story: Martina H
Age: 29
Education: Year 12 at Burwood Girls High School, Advanced Diploma in Management
Current position: Senior Events Sales Manager, Hilton Sydney
read moreMy real story: Will P
Meet Daniel Gerritse
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27-years-old. Associate Director of Sales. World traveller. Award winning employee. This is his awesome hotel career story. What’s yours?
read moreMeet Demi Johnson
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26-years-old. Front Office Supervisor. Passionate. Ambitious. All round legend. This is her awesome hotel career story. What’s yours?
read moreMy real story: Jessica N
Age: 28
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (Event Management)
Current position: Assistant Front Office Manager, Hilton Sydney
read moreMy real story: Jason N
Age: 30
Education: Marketing Diploma, Certificate 4 Advertising, TAFE NSW
Current position: Marketing & E-Commerce Manager, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park & Novotel Sydney Central
read moreMy real story: Prakruti B
Age: 38
Education: Master in Accounting-auditing (India) and Masters in Professional Accounting (Australia)
Current position: Finance Specialist, Holiday Inn Old Sydney
read moreMy real story: Michael B
Age: 31
Education: Year 12, Advanced Diploma in Hospitality
Current position: Assistant Front Office Manager, The Langham, Sydney
My real story: Adrian M
Age: 36
Education: Year 10, Cert IV in Business Administration, currently studying a Masters in Professional Accounting.
Current position: Financial Assistant, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
read moreMy real story: Mitchell C
Age: 29
Education: Masters in Business Management- Major Hospitality Management
Current position: Millennial & Communications Advisor Pacific / Guest Quality & Compliance Manager, Accor Hotels Corporate Office and Darling Harbour
read moreMy real story: Garry L
Age: 45
Education: Completed year 10
Current position: Forecast Analyst, InterContinental Sydney
read moreMy real story: Alexandra L
Age: 24
Education: Year 12 VCE (Victoria) and a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality at William Angliss Institute
Current position: Director of Meetings and Events, InterContinental Sydney