Possible Careers
Hospitality Entrepreneur (Hotel/Restaurant/Resort Owner): Starting and managing your own hospitality business, such as a boutique hotel, restaurant, wellness retreat, or entertainment venue. This includes everything from concept development to operations, staffing, and marketing strategies.
Innovation and Product Development Manager: Developing new products, services, or experiences for a hospitality company. This could involve designing unique offerings for hotels, resorts, restaurants, or cruise lines, focusing on differentiation and enhancing the guest experience.
Consultant for Hospitality Startups: Providing strategic advice and guidance to new hospitality businesses, whether it’s a restaurant chain, boutique hotel, or tech platform for the industry. This includes advising on market entry, business models, funding strategies, and operational efficiency.
Culinary Innovation Strategist: Developing new food and beverage concepts or experiences for hospitality venues, focusing on trends such as sustainable dining, plant-based options, or personalized dining experiences. This includes working with chefs, designers, and marketers to create unique culinary offerings.
Event Strategy Consultant: Developing event concepts for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, or large-scale gatherings. This includes creating unique event experiences that are tailored to the client’s needs and aligned with the venue’s brand identity.
Example Professional
Name: Kevin Brooks
Company: Haven Host Collective
Location: Denver, Colorado
Age: 39
Job Title: Hospitality Venture Strategist
Job Description: Kevin advises startup founders and investors in the hospitality space, helping them scale innovative lodging and service concepts. He focuses on market validation, growth strategies, and operational frameworks.
Education: B.S. in Business, MBA in Strategy