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About Robert M. Riddell, C.H.A.
Expertise
I can be of assistance with any Hotel industry questions relating to the operation and management of Limited Service, Full Service and Botique hotels.

Experience
Over 20 years in Hospitality and Service Management, Hotel General Management, Property Management, Food and Beverage Management, Supervision of Commercial Renovations,Sales and Marketing, Human Resources,Accounting, Recruiting and Consulting, Staff Training and Development.

Organizations
International Institute of Modern Butlers, Professional training in culinary, Property management and preservation, construction management, hotel management. Certified Hotel Administrator, CHA, Convention Management and Services, On-Site Real Estate Management, Certified Recruiter.

Awards and Honors
Several Awards and recognition from International Hotel Companies such as Marriott Corporation and Choice Hotels International.

Past/Present Clients
Most recent: 2006-present National Hotel Management Company, managing Full Service Franchised Hotels, Boutique Hotels and Select Service Hotels.

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Careers: Hospitality - New Job

Expert: Robert M. Riddell, C.H.A. - 11/6/2009

Question
I was recently offered a position as a full time restaurant greeter at nice hotel. I will be starting in two weeks; however, I have some questions/concerns that I'm not sure if I should bring with the manager up before I start. First, I plan on flying home for a week over Christmas. My boyfriend and roommate (who are both servers) say that I should not bring this up for a few weeks until I have established myself as a valuable worker to them; however, I feel I should share this information with them before I start. I don't know how big of a deal this is. The other issue is a second job that I have already begun. It is only 4-8 hours a week and they are flexible with me having a second job, they only request that I let them know my availability a week in advance. This job is in a field I am very interested in finding a career in and want to allow myself the opportunities they have to offer me. I am afraid that the hotel restaurant position might not be that flexible; but I don't want to come off too needy and demanding before I start the job. I really want to work both jobs, but I don't know whether I should approach the restaurant manager with these concerns now, or wait until I've started working and proved to be a good worker.

Answer
Hi Shelby,
In my opinion, I'd go ahead and take the job. Get some time in the new position under your belt and play it by ear. Although it is an important position, If you take some time off over the holidays, (which is a slow time for most hotel F@B outlets) I do not think it will impact the operation. Bottom line, it all depends on how much you really want to keep the job, and how flexible the new employer is. Only one way to find out will be when you request the time off two weeks before, or longer if you are feeling good about your relationship. All they can say is no, they can't kill you and eat you!

Good Luck!

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