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Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels)
www.accorhotels.co.nz

General Overview of Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels)
With more than 4,000 hotels and resorts in over 90 countries around the world, Accor is New Zealand's leading international hotel and resort operator.

Accor offers a diverse range of accommodation products ranging from Luxury to Economy brand hotels - we offer something to suit all needs.

What are the main types of jobs in Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels)?
Our hotels offer a diverse range of roles throughout each hotel. Roles include:
Food & Beverage - Bar, Restaurant
Kitchen - Chefs, Kitchen Hands
Front Office - Receptionists, Duty Managers, Porters
Reservations - Reservation Agents, Revenue Managers
Maintenance - Handypersons, Technician
Housekeeping - Room Attendant, Housekeeping Manager
Support Roles - Sales, Finance, Human Resources

What types of jobs do you profile on Workchoice Day?
Throughout the day, students have both the opportunity to experience roles within the hotel (Food & Beverage and Housekeeping), while additionally having the opportunity to meet a number of our key employees to discuss their various roles and career paths.

What kind of qualifications are needed to do them?
Qualifications are not essential for entry roles in the hotel. Accor offers a number of New Zealand qualifications, that can be achieved while working on the job - earning while you learn!

What can school students do to prepare for a career in your firm aside from further education?
e.g. volunteering, community work?

By involving yourself in part time work during the weekend or holidays. Our hotels are a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week business and there are many varying types of hours available. These hours are often very suitable for students. By taking up part time work, this enables the abilty to gain a basic understanding of the industry, and obtain the opportunity to "get the foot in the door" for future roles.

Why is Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels) involved in Workchoice Day?
Accor is committed to supporting New Zealand high school students with their transition into the workforce. Workchoice Day provides students throughout New Zealand the opportunity to experience Hospitality as an exciting career path that can provide endless opportunties both here in New Zealand and around the world.

What aspects of the day work for Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels)?
By involving the students in the 'real hotel world' and having the opportunity to give some of the roles a go.



Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels)
Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels)
Accor Hospitality (Wellington Hotels)