I worked in the hospitality industry for 10 years for one of the most well respected Hoteliers. Loved it with a passion, but they beat the hell out of you. The hours, and work put it don't match the pay. I made the decision to leave the industry when I looked at what I was responsible for vs what I was being paid for. The two didn't come close. There are some jobs in the industry that do pay well, but they are very few, and I am not sure the personal sacrifice is worth it. Plus in most cases you need to move every couple of years to take promotions. If you are young and single it works well, but not if you have a family or are looking to establish one.
We used to joke about people falling into one of the 3 D's if you worked in hospitality. Drinking, Drugs, or Divorce.