Hotel Concierge

Also called: Guest Services Concierge

Helps guests with restaurant reservations, tickets, tours, and special requests.

A day in the life

You get a sold-out Broadway show for a guest, book a helicopter tour, and find a vegan birthday cake by 6 p.m. Your little black book of contacts is your secret weapon. Concierges at luxury hotels can earn big tips.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$38k
High
$58k

Plus tips.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; local knowledge and connections.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI trip planners and chat apps answer most guest questions; personal connections and special favors keep good concierges.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to concierge or guest-services openings at big-city hotels; polish and local knowledge matter

Start now, in high school

Classes: Hospitality CTE class, Spanish or French, Geography.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-6012.

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