John Jefferis and following the master's path: The basics of hotel management

Even a seasoned hotelier like John Jefferis will tell you that hotel management is a serious business. The right mindset, attitude, and preparation are needed for you to leap over any hurdle and reap the many rewards of being part of the hotel industry.

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A hotel manager is responsible for pretty much everything that goes on in the hotel. It is your job to make sure that everything runs smoothly – from bed covers replaced on time and rooms regularly cleaned. You will also oversee the hotel’s marketing, insurance, advertising, and legal issues.


You make the plans that serve as the hotel’s path to success. How your business fares in the future will depend on the flexibility of the plans you create. John Jefferis’ hotels started from dreams and plans. Proper action on Jefferis’ part sealed his hotels’ place as one of the top Caribbean destinations.

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A hotel manager also works with other people to please the hotel’s guests. It is important that you provide your subordinates with a dynamic and fair workplace in order for them to be happy doing their jobs. Your happy employees will be able to provide better, giving your guests a more comfortable and secure place to stay in.


Hotels are not just sleeping quarters; they are also venues for large events. Therefore, you have to know how to organize parties and other social events. Learn the basics of event organizing, and be creative enough to come up with ideas that will please your guests. Like every craft, it will take you some time to master this. Patience and lots of practice is important. After all, no success story happens overnight.

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John Jefferis: Because you deserve paradise

Bermuda has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Blue waters present a stark contrast to pinkish sand, while slender coconut trees tower above the ground. John Jefferis’ Coco Reef Resort in Bermuda complements this beauty with its Caribbean inspired architecture and landscaping. These, along with excellent service, make your stay almost akin to lodging in paradise.

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The beauty of Bermuda is present in every room in the Coco Reef Hotel. Each room is granted a view of the beach and uses hand-crafted wicker furniture. The fabric designs are original and were specially crafted for Coco Reef Resorts. Original artworks also hang on walls. Everything contributes to a graceful and casual atmosphere that embodies the appeal of the beach. The hotel also provides good customer service and basic amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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Coco Reef Resort’s Chairman, John Jefferis, worked hard to renovate the hotel’s lobby to provide a magnificent welcome to guests. It has a crystal skylight, and floors made of specially quarried marble. The lobby won a World Travel Award for Best Interior Design in 2005.



If you feel like spending time in paradise with your loved one, Coco Reef also offers wedding and honeymoon packages that include a private four-course dinner on the beach and an in-room massage for two. The resort has even made it easy for you to make reservations. You just need to check out its website for the online reservation service.

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