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Heads In Beds: A Reckless Memoir Of Hotels, Hustles, And Socalled Hospitality
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In The Tradition Of Kitchen Confidential And Waiter Rant, A Rollicking, Eyeopening, Fantastically Indiscreet Memoir Of A Life Spent (And Misspent) In The Hotel Industry.Highly Amusing.New York Timesjacob Tomsky Never Intended To Go Into The Hotel Business. As A New College Graduate, Armed Only With A Philosophy Degree And A Singular Lack Of Career Direction, He Became A Valet Parker For A Large Luxury Hotel In New Orleans. Yet, Rising Fast Through The Ranks, He Ended Up Working In Hospitality For More Than A Decade, Doing Everything From Supervising The Housekeeping Department To Manning The Front Desk At An Upscale Manhattan Hotel. Hes Checked You In, Checked You Out, Separated Your White Panties From The White Bed Sheets, Parked Your Car, Tasted Your Roomservice Meals, Cleaned Your Toilet, Denied You A Late Checkout, Given You A Wakeup Call, Eaten M&Ms Out Of Your Minibar, Laughed At Your Jokes, And Taken Your Money. In Heads In Beds He Pulls Back The Curtain To Expose The Crazy And Compelling Reality Of A Multibilliondollar Industry We Think We Know.Heads In Beds Is A Funny, Authentic, And Irreverent Chronicle Of The Highs And Lows Of Hotel Life, Told By A Keenly Observant Insider Whos Seen It All. Prepare To Be Amused, Shocked, And Amazed As He Spills The Unwritten Code Of The Bellhops, The Antics That Go On In The Valet Parking Garage, The Housekeeping Departments Dirty Little Secretsnot To Mention The Shameless Activities Of The Guests, Who Are Rarely On Their Best Behavior. Prepare To Be Moved, Too, By His Candor About What Its Like To Toil In A Highly Demanding Service Industry At The Luxury Level, Where People Expect To Get What They Pay For (And Often A Whole Lot More). Employees Are Poorly Paid And Frequently Abused By Coworkers And Guests Alike, And Maintaining A Semblance Of Sanity Is A Daily Challenge.Along His Journey Tomsky Also Reveals The Secrets Of The Industry, Offering Easy Ways To Get What You Need From Your Hotel Without Any Hassle. This Book (And A Timely Proffered Twentydollar Bill) Will Help You Score Late Checkouts And Upgrades, Get Free Stuff Galore, And Make That Payperview Charge Magically Disappear. Thanks To Him Youll Know How To Get The Very Best Service From Any Business That Makes Its Money From Putting Heads In Beds. Or, At The Very Least, You Will Keep The Bellmen From Taking Your Luggage Into The Camerafree Back Office And Bashing It Against The Wall Repeatedly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Heads in Beds'? A: 'Heads in Beds' is a memoir that explores the author's experiences in the hotel industry, detailing the amusing and sometimes shocking realities of working in hospitality.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Heads in Beds'? A: The author of 'Heads in Beds' is Jacob Tomsky, who shares his firsthand experiences and insights from over a decade in the hotel business.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of this book? A: Readers can expect a humorous and irreverent writing style, filled with candid anecdotes and insider secrets about the hospitality industry.
- Q: Is 'Heads in Beds' suitable for people outside the hospitality industry? A: 'Heads in Beds' is suitable for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of hotels, as well as those who enjoy engaging and entertaining memoirs.
- Q: How many pages does 'Heads in Beds' have? A: 'Heads in Beds' contains 320 pages, offering a comprehensive look at the author's experiences in various hotel roles.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Heads in Beds' is available in paperback binding, making it a portable option for readers.
- Q: When was 'Heads in Beds' published? A: 'Heads in Beds' was published on July 30, 2013.
- Q: Are there any specific insights about hotel guests in the book? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the behaviors and antics of hotel guests, highlighting the often unfounded expectations they have of hotel staff.
- Q: Does 'Heads in Beds' offer any practical tips for hotel stays? A: Yes, the book includes practical tips for how to get the best service and amenities during hotel stays, based on the author's insider knowledge.
- Q: What genre does 'Heads in Beds' fall under? A: 'Heads in Beds' falls under the genre of memoirs, specifically focusing on personal experiences within the hospitality sector.