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: Martina H

Age: 29

Education: Year 12 at Burwood Girls High School, Advanced Diploma in Management

Current position: Senior Events Sales Manager, Hilton Sydney

My real story: Will P

Age: 33

Current position: Director of Catering and Conference Services, Four Seasons

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?

Meet 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?

My real story: Jessica N

Age: 28

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (Event Management)

Current position: Assistant Front Office Manager, Hilton Sydney

My 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

My 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

My 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

My 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

My real story: Garry L

Age: 45

Education: Completed year 10

Current position: Forecast Analyst, InterContinental Sydney

My real story: Alexandra L

Age: 24

Education: Year 12 VCE (Victoria) and a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality at William Angliss Institute

Current position: Reservations Manager/ IHG Future Leader, InterContinental Sydney