A motel manager oversees the operations of a motel. If you manage a small motel, your responsibilities include all aspects of facility operations. Your duties are to hire, train, and supervise staff, make financial decisions, handle administrative tasks like payroll, and develop marketing initiatives. You also oversee reservations, laundry service, housekeeping, and repairs. As motel manager for a large motel, you hire assistant managers, delegate tasks, and take on a supervisory role. Each assistant manager who reports to you is in charge of a specific area, such as front office, food and beverage, or reservations and room assignments.