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manager vs keeper

10:13 Feb 19, 2009
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English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tourism & Travel
English term or phrase: manager vs keeper
Hi all,

I've encountered these two terms in combinations such as chalet keeper / chalet manager, lodge keeper/ lodge manager, hotel keeper / hotel manager. What is the difference between the two usages? Can the two terms be used interchangeably?

Many thanks.
Renata Ana Ursu
Romania
Local time: 13:19


SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +2manager vs housekeeper
Noni Gilbert Riley
5 +1generally not
Gary D


        

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
manager vs housekeeper


Explanation:
I imagine that there may be no difference in many cases, it being simply a question of varying job titles.

But in principle a manager might not be obliged to be on site so much, more in charge of finances than day-to-day running of things, whereas the keeper is the housekeeper, in charge of making sure that cleaning, cooking etc is carried out correctly. In reality the person occupying the post may in fact do all of these things personally (aka chalet girl!).

HTH.

Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Local time: 12:19
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sheila Wilson: If they are two members on a team, the manager will be in a more senior position
2 mins
  -> Yes, quite. Good point.
neutral  B D Finch: A shopkeeper is generally the owner of a shop, while they might employ a manager. :-o
47 mins
  -> But we're in the context of hotels/chalets/lodges, not shops! But useful to point it out. Thanks.
agree  Patricia Townshend (X)
5 hrs
  -> Thanks Patricia.
Note to answerer

5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
generally not


Explanation:
An Inn keeper for instance is the owner, you can have a manager or a shift manager, so there could be 2 shift managers and an Inn Keeper.

Inn= Motel/Pub/Hotel (UK)

I would keep them separate as much as possible.

Gary D
Local time: 20:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jack Doughty
1 hr
  -> Thanks Jack
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