How to Make Six Figures in Hospitality Without a Degree | Your Six-Figure Job Search Starts With Transferable Skills

Hey Bee, Hey! It's blogger Bee here with another Taste Of Honey from Momma Bee. This week, we are back in Arizona. There was a huge monsoon here last month, and many bees were severely affected. During the monsoons, bees face challenges such as heavy rain that stops foraging, which can lead to food shortages. Bees typically become less active and forage less, and some may not survive if caught in storms.

We are in an economic storm, and depending on the country you buzz around in, political storms are brewing as well. Momma Bee, some of our Bees have been doing really well as Event Planners. Until this economy took a turn. Generally, holiday time is a time of year when people hire event planners to plan their holiday festivities. But the bookings are really down. The Bees would like to know if any of the skills they have as an event planner can help them land Six-Figure Jobs in Hospitality without a degree.

  Taste Of Honey

Hey Blogger Bee, grab a big spoon so we can put a few scoops of honey in the jar.

Oftentimes, we can get caught up in titles. Words take on meanings that are not reasonable in times of economic distress. Words like entrepreneur. Phrases like I own my own business. We get so accustomed to wearing the titles that we choose to keep the title on, even when the structure is shifting.

That is when we reach into our tool bag and start pulling out those Transferable Skills. Your tool bag DOES NOT NEED a degree in there to make six figures.

Most high-paying hospitality jobs require experience within customer service, planning and creativity.

Many six-figure roles in hospitality don't typically demand a degree include: Hotel Manager, Director of Housekeeping,and Event Director, to name just a few.

During the month of November we will be highlighting roles in the Hospitality Industry that pay six figures and don’t require a degree.

This week are looking at Event Planners.

Event Planners are already accustomed to adjustments, handling multiple vendors and handling disasters on a moments notice. If you are an Event Planner you have a set of skills that the Hospitality Industry is looking for.

The Key Transferable Skills: Why Your Six-Figure Job Search Starts With Transferable Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills: Event planners must communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and staff, which translates to strong guest relations and teamwork in a hospitality setting.

Organization and time management: The ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and deadlines is crucial for event success and translates directly to managing hotel operations, scheduling, and staff coordination.

Problem-solving and adaptability: Event planners frequently handle unexpected issues, requiring them to think on their feet and stay calm under pressure. This skill is essential for handling guest complaints and resolving operational challenges in hospitality.

Financial management and budgeting: Planning events involves creating and sticking to budgets, a skill that is directly applicable to managing a hotel's financial resources, from revenue to expenses.

Event Planner Salary

As of Nov 10, 2025, the average annual pay for a Hospitality Event planning in the United States is $75,268 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $36.19 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,447/week or $6,272/month.

Six figures are very attainable based on the value and experience you bring with you. Your six-figure job search starts with understanding the skills you already have. Black On The Job can show you how!

Having the skills is not enough if you are moving from entrepreneur to corporate. The same way you need recommendations, networking skills and marketing ads to land bookings for your event planning business. You will need a Professional Resume to land a job in hospitality. Your resume is your proof of experience and skills.

Next week we will go over how to present yourself in an interview. Remember Bee the best way to pivot is to be prepared!!

Well, Momma Bee Thank you so much for that Taste of Honey. I can’t wait till next week to go over other roles that pay six figures without a degree. Remember if you have a question for Momma Bee you can message us in our new hive.

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