With a diverse work culture and a fat salary package to match, The hospitality industry is awaiting those who love dynamism
With a diverse work culture and a fat salary package to match, The hospitality industry is awaiting those who love dynamism
The one thing we can't do without, is luxurious living. And that comes with great hotels and high-standard serving. In any country, the hospitality industry is inextricably linked with its overall economic prosperity and resourcefulness. In other words, the developmental level of the hospitality industry could well be considered the index of its all round growth. Hospitality Management, including the Food Service Industry, is one of the fastest growing occupations in the world. Food Service personnel are needed at the rate of one to every 10 to 12 positions, and the industry is seeking those with a culinary and hospitality education to meet the complex demands of the 21st century.u00a0
Vinay Rai believes he is apt for this industry. This first year student pursuing his hotel management course at IHM Delhi, loves his choice of career. "This is a career with a difference. These courses make one aware of the operating-sections of the hospitality industry like front office, general operations, sales and marketing, food and beverage, service keeping and catering. There are plenty of options to choose from, that too with a handsome salary package."
A K Singh, a professor at the Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai seconds Rai's ideas. "Hospitality is an industry that is known for promoting from within, and for having a large number of young managers. If you're talented and demonstrate a good work ethic, you can advance quickly. There is no limit to where your dreams and ambitions can take you in the exciting and fascinating world of hospitality management," he tells.
Personality traits
The industry demands a friendly, helpful, outgoing personality, ability to take responsibility and to work well with others. A temperament which remains unruffled in inevitable crises, a good memory for faces (as regular guests appreciate recognition) and considerable self confidence.
Types of training
If you choose a vocational school, you will spend more of your time with hands-on training in the areas you choose. Many vocational schools will also have an internship as part of the program. This will not only give you practical working experience in the industry, it will also make you and your resume more marketable upon graduation.
Career options
Food and Beverage
Whether you choose to work in a restaurant, hotel, or catering operation, there are plenty of career paths that can lead to management roles. These include kitchen managers, restaurant managers, lead chefs, bar managers, catering supervisors and food and beverage directors for resort and hotel properties.
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Top Hotel Management Institutes
>>Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai, Delhi, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Calcutta, Ahmedabad
>>Christ College, Bangalore
>>Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal
Travel
Possible job titles include cruise directors, managing travel agents, youth and children activities directors, tour managers, and recreation managers.
Institutes offering Master of Tourism Administration & PG Courses:
>>Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore
>>Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
>>Centre for Tourism and Travel Management Studies, Gwalior
>>Centre for Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University, Tamil Nadu
Events
Event-management involves weddings, fundraisers, company conventions, concerts, and theatre production. Management opportunities can include venue managers, house manages, technical supervisors, production managers and events managers.
Institutes offering courses in event management
>>Indian Institute of Event Management, Mumbai
>>Indian Institute of Management, New Delhi
>>International Center for Event Marketing, New Delhi
>>International Institute of Event Management, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai
Lodging
Lodging, such as hotels and resorts, is one of the largest employers in the hospitality management industry.
There are many routes you can take within the lodging industry including guests services, housekeeping, general hotel, human resource and sales management.
This course is basically taught in the hotel management institutes.
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