gazehunter 2 | 2 11 Jan 2016 / #1I've recently taken over the management of a family apart-hotel in Krakow, very close to the train station. The first thing I have to do (and get right) is find a manager. I'm based in the UK and do not speak Polish so it's not easy.I've been in touch with an employment agency and have had an offer for them to find a manager for me but I've also seen that there are several websites where I might advertise (such as HotelCareer.pl).What I think would be helpful is if I can post an advert on a few relevant forums.Are there any useful FB forums where the hospitality Industry in Poland (Krakow) communicates?I'd really appreciate some links to relevant FB forums.As I don't speak Polish, I will need a manager whose English is good to very good. Would it be a good idea if I post the ad in English or should I have it translated?I think the reason I prefer not to go through an agency is to be able to communicate with lots of candidates. I am not necessarily looking for a traditionally trained and educated candidate and feel I will get better results if I'm more closely involved.Any ideas, links etc would be greatly appreciated.
delphiandomine 86 | 17823 11 Jan 2016 / #2Post it in English, there's absolutely no reason to post it in Polish if speaking fluent English is a requirement of the job. It's quite normal to see job advertisements in English here these days.You're definitely wise not to go through an agency - most of them will simply post the same advert on Facebook/etc and do nothing for the money.I've got some experience with establishing a roughly 100 bed hotel/hostel here, so please feel free to PM me if you want some detailed advice. There's quite a lot to take into account, and I'd be happy to share my experiences with you.I'd start by posting here - facebook.com/groups/5868533121/ - the Krakow Expats group. You can also try facebook.com/groups/lec.krakow/
OP gazehunter 2 | 2 11 Jan 2016 / #3Thanks for the quick reply and the advice. I've asked to join first group so will soon post there and see what comes my way.
mysz51 - | 5 25 Sep 2016 / #4Hello :)I am Polish, male, 29 years old and I live in Greece.I speak fluent Polish and Greek also I speak English very well, I am working in the hotel sector for few years now in famous Greek hotels and I possess a Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality management.I am trying to find any interesting vacancies in Poland in the hotel sector but I am not sure where it is better for me to look.Also does anyone know what are the salaries approx for a receptionist, front desk supervisor/manager and general manager?Any advice or information would be much appreciated.Thank you.
terri 1 | 1661 25 Sep 2016 / #5What does Uncle Google say?You will be lucky to pull in 10 pln per hour gross.
cms 9 | 1253 25 Sep 2016 / #6I recently lost an employee who went to work on reception at a hotel and I was paying her 3000 zloty so probably you could get something like 3500 in Krakow if you speak English.Certainly more than 10 zloty an hour - nobody works for that in big cities any more, and in fact the minimum wage is going up to 12 in January.
terri 1 | 1661 26 Sep 2016 / #7Yes, I agree, but there are 'good' employees and 'not so good' employees.You have to be really good to pull that kind of money for a hotel receptionist.
mysz51 - | 5 27 Sep 2016 / #8Thanks for the quick response :)I am mostly looking for a senior role, like reception manager or supervisor (ideally) but I can start over again as a receptionist, if the salary will be interesting and around 3500zł net for such a role.I have worked in famous hotels in Greece with great references and a strong background, also I have experience in big International IT company abroad, as an English Speaker.I am trilingual Greek-Polish-English and soon I will start lessons for a 4th language (hopefully).About Google, it is not that informative as you can't find exact salaries... so if anyone is working in such a role or knows someone who does, it will be nice to give me a hint ;)And I am speaking about cities such as Gdansk-Gdynia, Krakow etc.Thanks.