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otelManagementInstitutesare Hspecializedacademicinstitutionsthat providestudentswithcomprehensive trainingandeducationinvariousaspectsofthe hospitalityindustry.Theseinstitutesofferhandsonexperienceindifferenthotelmanagement areas,suchaseventcoordination,customer service,andhoteloperations.Throughthorough instructionandpracticaltraining,students acquirevaluableskillsthatpreparethemfor careersinhotels,resorts,andrelatedfields.
Thecurriculumincludeshousekeeping, leadership,andfoodandbeveragemanagement courses,amongothers,toensurethatgraduates arewell-preparedforvariousrolesinthefastpacedanddynamichospitalityindustry Witha focusonreal-worldexperience,Hotel ManagementInstitutesprovidestudentswiththe toolstheyneedtosucceedintheexcitingand rewardinghospitalityindustry.
Inourlatestedition,"India'sLeadingHotel ManagementInstitutesoftheYear-2024," The Knowledge Review hasbroughtthestoryofLeadingHotel ManagementInstitutesofIndia,whichfostersstudentcentriceducationinthisuniquefieldofhotelmanagement, tothefore.
Theseinstitutionsprovidestudentswithadvancedcourses, state-of-the-artinfrastructure,andhands-ontrainingthat alignswiththelatestindustrytrends.Asthedemandfor highlyskilledprofessionalsinthehospitalitysector continuestogrow,theseinstitutionsstandoutfortheir unwaveringcommitmenttoproducinggraduateswiththe knowledgeandskillsrequiredtothriveinthiseverchanginganddynamicfield.
Wehopethatthiseditionnotonlyrecognizesthe exemplaryeffortsoftheinstitutebutalsoservesasa sourceofinspirationforaspiringstudentsandparents. India'shotelmanagementprogramsarecrucialto producingcompetentworkerscapableoffulfillingthe changingneedsofthehospitalitysector.
Itthoroughlyunderstandsoperations,administration,and customerservice,guaranteeingawell-preparedstaffto provideoutstandingguestexperiences.Fostering excellence,raisingservicestandards,andsupportingthe nation'sboomingtourismindustryalldependheavilyon thistraining.
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D Y Patil (Deemed to be University) School of Hospitality & Tourism Studies is imparting and developing students with quality, value-based, and future skill-oriented programs designed by academicians and professionals.
With a focus on the all-round development of the students, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute (Deemed to be University) Faculty of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts tailors a unique learning path for each student based on their interests and talents.
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SRM Institute of Hotel Management is the paragon among producing the most industry-ready hospitality leaders disrupting the field for a brighter future.
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We aim to impart technological competence and inculcate dignity, discipline, and humaneness in all our students.
C o v er St ory
TheIndiantourismand
hospitalityindustryhas emergedasoneofthecritical driversofgrowthinIndia'sservices sector Withthephenomenally increasingprospectsfortraveland tourisminIndia,theindustryis constantlygrowingatahigher trajectoryyearafteryear.
Theindustryexpectstoemployskilled incumbentsasstaffmembersof differentdepartmentsin5-starhotels. Impartingskillswitheducationis possibleonlyiftheinstitutionshave therightkindofenvironment, infrastructure,facilities,andmotivated staffwhocaneducatethestudentsto meettheneedsoftheindustry Dr. M.G.REducationalandResearch Institute,Maduravoyal,Chennai,asa DeemedtobeUniversityis making successfulstridesincompleting30plusyearsofofferinghighereducation inmulti-facultyareasofeducation.Dr. M.G.RHotelManagementand
CulinaryArtshasfirmlyfocusedon preparingthestudentstohavestrong skillswiththeknowledgesupporting theneedscateringtotoday'seducation world.
Dr.M.G.RHotelManagementand CulinaryArts(Dr.M.G.REducational andResearchInstitute,Deemedtobe University)hasenabledthestudentsto acquirevitalskillswiththeknowledge supportingtheneedsoftheindustry
Itsfacultymembersareperiodically encouragedtoparticipateinthe comprehensiveprogramstokeepup withthelatestdevelopmentsinthe industry. Industryexpertsareinvited toconductworkshops,lecturesessions, and productpresentationssothat facultymemberscancatchupwith industrydevelopments.
Toensuretherealdifferenceinthejob functions,facultymembersare periodicallyexposedtosoftskills,
communicationskills,andother personalitydevelopmentcourses.
ProudPresenceofRenownedChefs
Dr.M.G.RHotelManagementand CulinaryArtsofDr. M.G.R Educational&ResearchInstitute (DeemedUniversity)hastheproud presenceofinternationallyrenowned ChefsinthecapacityofSenior ProfessorsthatincludeChefManjit SinghGill,ExecutiveHead–Culinary Programs;ChefSudhirSibal, ExecutiveHead–Hospitality;Chef V VijayaBaskaran, ExecutiveHead –Culinary&BakeryResearchand Chef Ramesh Javvaji,Executive Head-CulinaryCompetitions.The FOURhigh-endChefmembersenable studentstoattainahighlevelof professionalpractice,bothintheory andpracticallearning.
Dr.M.G.RHotelManagementand CulinaryArtsisoneofthemost happeningplacesinDr.M.G.R
India's Leading Hotel Management Institutes of the Year -2024
EducationalandResearchInstitute, DeemedtobeUniversity,andaspires tobecomethepreferreddestinationfor studentsdesirousoftheirGraduationin HotelManagementandCatering TechnologyandCulinaryArts.
EnhancingActiveParticipation
TheUniversity,asaninstitutional group,ownsStarHotelsinChennai, Vellore,andKodaikanal,wherethe studentsaretrainedforon-the-job skills.Theinstitutionisamemberof theIndianFederationofCulinary Associations,aNodalbody representingthechefsinIndiaatthe nationallevel,andhence,thestudents gettheopportunitytoparticipate activelyininternationalconferences, foodfestivals,etc. Immenselearning opportunitiesbecomeavailablefor studentstoparticipateinregional, national,andinternationalevents.
Dr.M.G.RHotelManagement& CulinaryArtshastheprideofhaving theCertificationasa"WORLDCHEFS
RecognizedSchool,"amatterofgreat valuesincetherecognitioncallsfor stringentmeasuresunderthe10
CriteriaofQualityfeaturesdefinedby theWorldBodyofChefs.
NurturingJobCreators
ThecurriculumandsyllabusatDr M.G.RHotelManagementand CulinaryArtsaredesignedtoensure thattheoreticalknowledgecanbe appliedpractically,hencedeveloping highlyknowledgeableandfullyskilled students. Pedagogicaltechniquesand ICTtools,suchasstudents'seminars, groupdiscussions,PPTs,etc.,areused todeliverrequiredknowledgeandskill levelsthatgivestudentstheconfidence tolearn,analyze,apply,and be creative.
Aconsiderableemphasisisgivento communicationandsoftskills,making thestudentscompetentandconfident. Thecoursesattheinstitute,suchas B.Sc.and M.Sc.HotelManagement andCateringTechnology,B.A CulinaryArtsCertification,Diploma, Post-gradinPastryArts,andothers catertotheneedsofvarious departments.NationalAssessmentand AccreditationCouncil(NAAC),an autonomousbodyundertheUGC,
Our mission is to make the institution a resource centre for inimitable higher-level teaching and learning processes.
accreditedtheCoursesofthe Universitywithan"A+"Grade(3.48 outof4)rating.
Tosummarize,thecourseshave everythingthatmakeseverystudent employable,saysProf.&ChefM. Prabu,JointRegistrarH&S,Dr.M.G.R Educational&ResearchInstitute (DeemedUniversity).
AtDr.M.G.REducationaland ResearchInstitute,studentsare exposedtoyearlyandperiodicallyheld co-curricularandextra-curricular activities–suchassportsandcultural programs,conferences,competitions, andothereventsapartfromtheir regularstudies.Thedepartmentand institutionhaveasolidindustry connection,facilitatingstudentsto undergoaninternshipof154daysin thesecondyear
Theyaretrainedasinternsinfive-star andotherhigh-endhotelstoget thoroughpracticalknowledgeand experience.Theexperiencegained assiststhestudentsinacquiringsolid practicalskillsandmakesthem competentandconfidentfor placements,whichsometimesleadsto anextensionofpre-placementoffers wellbeforegraduation.
EnsuringProfessionalGrowth
Studentsoftheinstitutionarewell recognized,andallthestudentsofthe departmentgettheirinternship invitationsfromhighlyreputedStar hotelsanddowelltogrowthere professionally.Theinstitutionalso providesscholarshipstodeserving students,includingindividualswho comefrompoorsocio-economic backgroundsandencourages scholarshipstooutstandingperformers.
Thestudentshaveachievednumerous national/internationalmilestones.
Our objective is to develop not just chefs –but chefs who stand out in the chef fraternity with their knowledge, skills, and masterful disposition with a style of their own.
StudentsoftheDepartmentof CulinaryArtsoftheInstitutionwon thefollowingawardsintheSouth IndianChefsAssociation(SICA) Culinarycompetitionconductedin themonthofSeptember2023,where InternationalChefsrepresenting WorldChefsparticipated.
Ÿ GoldMedal:4
Ÿ SilverMedal:4
ThecurriculumandsyllabusatDr. M.G.RHotelManagement& CulinaryArts,asapartofthe DeemedtobeUniversity,are designedtoensurethatthe theoreticalknowledgeisapplied practicallytohelpthestudentsgain on-the-jobskills.
FosteringaReal-worldHospitality Environment
Whatsetsthisinstituteapartareits distinctivefeatures,eachcarefully craftedtoprovideaholisticand enrichinglearningexperience.Atthe heartoftheinstitute'sofferingsareits ownStarhotels,seamlesslyintegrated intotheeducationalframework.These hotelsserveaslivinglaboratories, allowingstudentstoimmerse themselvesinareal-worldhospitality environment,honingtheirskillsina settingthatmirrorstheindustry's demands.
CreatingaDynamicLearning Atmosphere
Thecommitmenttopracticaleducation
extendstotheExcellentLabFacilities, wherestudentshaveaccesstostate-ofthe-artresources.Here,theory transformsintohands-onexperience, fosteringadynamiclearning atmospherethatpreparesindividualsfor thechallengesoftheprofessionalworld.
Understandingtheimportanceofa globalperspective,theinstituteproudly supportsabroadinternshipsonstudent request.Thisinitiativenotonly broadenshorizonsbutalsounderscores adedicationtoprovidingdiverse opportunitiesforpersonaland professionalgrowth.
Theinstitutehasastrongindustry connection. It'scommittedtostaying
attunedtothepulseoftheever-evolving hospitalitysector.Collaborations,such astheMemorandumofUnderstanding withMarriottGroupHotelsand Resorts,particularly"TheWestin,"open doorstoexclusiveexperiencesand insights,enrichingtheacademic journey
Awell-facilitatedcampus,meticulously designedinfrastructure,andcuttingedgelabscreateanenvironment conducivetopeacefullearning. The focusoncontemporaryandfuturistic knowledge,embeddedinthecurriculum andsyllabus,ensuresthatstudentsare equippedwithskillsthatarenotjust relevanttodaybutalsofuture-proof.
Withintheconfinesoftheinstitution, effectiveclassroomlearningbecomesa dynamicexchangefacilitatedby educatorspassionateaboutnurturing thenextgenerationofculinaryand hospitalityprofessionals. Renowned ChefsofNationalandInternational reputeenhancethelearningexperience throughGuestLectures,sharing invaluableinsightsfromtheirrichand diverseexperiences.
Embracingtechnology,theinstitute pioneerse-learningandwebinars, providingaflexibleandaccessible avenueforknowledgedissemination. RecognizingthevalueofMassiveOpen OnlineCourses(MOOCs),the institutiongrantscredits, acknowledgingtheimportanceofa well-roundededucationthatextends beyondtraditionalboundaries.
Theinstitute'scommitmentto practicalitytakesauniqueformthrough intenseindustryexperiencewithinthe Starhotelsofitsowngroup.This immersiveapproachallowsstudentsto applytheoreticalknowledgeinarealworldcontext,preparingthemforthe rigorsoftheindustry.
Industryrelevanceisfurtheremphasized throughvisitstotop-notchproductionunits, offeringafirsthandunderstandingofthe intricaciesofCulinaryandPastryarts. Internshipstailoredtoindustryneedsensure thatstudentsgraduatewithnotjustacademic qualificationsbutwithhands-onexpertisethat employersvalue.
Ineveryaspectofitsoperations,theinstitute maintainsaprimefocusonsustainablefeatures. Thisreflectsaconsciousefforttoinstil environmentalresponsibilityinitsstudents, creatingagenerationofhospitality professionalsattunedtotheimportanceof sustainablepractices.
StandingOutintheChef'sFraternity
Dr.M.G.REducationalandResearchInstitute
gaineditsDeemed-to-be-University statusin2003andhasgrown exponentiallysincethen.Dr.M.G.R HotelManagement&CulinaryArts, beingapartoftheDeemedUniversity, hasaclearroadmapthatmakesthe institutionnotonlypopularinthe industrybutalsoprovidesthebest knowledgeandskillstostudents studyinginthedepartment.Acontinual
improvementeffortandnecessarysteps aretakentoachievepositive transformations.
Inthefuture,coursesinAdvanced Culinary,Gastronomy,andnovel programsinBakeryandPastrywill becomepartofthecourses.The missionoftheUniversityistomake theinstitutionaResourceCentrefor
Our commitment to practicality takes a unique form through intense industry experience within the Star hotels of our own group.
inimitableHigher-LevelTeachingand LearningprocessesinEngineering, DentalSurgery,Medicine,Allied HealthSciences,Humanitiesand Sciences,Architecture,and ManagementandEducationapartfrom theHotelManagement&Culinary Arts.TheUniversityaimstoimpart technologicalcompetenceand inculcatedignity,discipline,and humanenessinallitsstudents.
TheobjectiveoftheDepartmentof CulinaryArtsistodevelopnotjust Chefs–butChefswhostandoutin Chefsfraternitywiththeirknowledge, skills,andmasterlydispositionwitha styleoftheirown.Onlythebestof professionalsareoftenseenandtalked aboutintheirrespectivefieldsbecause suchprofessionalscarvetheirown professionalpersonalities,whichmake alotofdifferenceinthemindsofthose lookingatthem.Chefsare,bynature, verycreative,andthosebornwiththe creativeacumenaddmuchmoretothe innovationthattheybringinto everythingthattheydo.
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TourisminIndiahasarich
historicalbackdrop,dating backtoancienttimeswhen travelersandtradersvisitedthecountry foritsdiverseculturalheritageand vibranttraditions.However,the formalizationoftourismstudiesgained momentuminrecenttimeswiththe establishmentofinstitutionssuchas DYPatil(DeemedtobeUniversity) SchoolofHospitality&Tourism Studies.
ItisoneoftheleadingpioneerHotel ManagementSchoolsinthecountry
Theschoolwasestablishedintheyear 1992undertheMaharashtraState BoardofTechnicalEducation (MSBTE);intheyear2002,itcame undertheambitofDYPatilDeemed tobeUniversity.Theschoolhasgrown farandwideandgarneredareputation notonlyinIndiabutworldwide.
Withthreedecadesofexperiencein impartingexcellenthospitality education,thisschoolhasprovedits mettleandhassetabenchmarkfor otherstofollow.Theschoolpracticesa hostofuniqueactivitiesthatsetitapart fromtheothersinthefield.Itoffersa perfectblendofscholasticknowledge andindustrialexposuretothestudents andtrainsthemwithsuchimpeccable finessethattheyarereveredfortheir skillsacrosstheindustry.
VisuallyAppealingPedagogy
Theschooloffersundergraduateand postgraduatecertificatesaswellas diplomasinvariousattributesof
Crafting Transformation of the Indian Education Ecosystem
Hospitality Thestudentsaretaught usingconventionalandadvanced modesofteachingthatarevisually appealingandarouseinterestinthe mindsofthelearners.Thefaculties teachfromelaboratelydesignedand highlyinformativepowerpoints, engageininteractivediscussionsin class,conductreal-lifecasestudies, showvideos,etc.,whichfacilitatethe processoflearning.
SHTShasavisiontobealeaderinthe developmentofprofessionalsinthe fieldofhospitalitymanagement.It aimstotrainandeducate,atalllevels, personsofoutstandingabilitieswho canbecomefutureleadersinthe hospitalityindustry.SHTSisstriving toworkcloselyandproactivelywith theindustrytoaddresstheneedfor highlyskilledhumanresources. Identificationanddevelopmentof criticalmanagerialqualitiesisthe primaryfocusoffacultymembers.
Innovativeteachingmethodsare adoptedinordertoclarifyconcepts andhypotheses.
Conventionalclassroomlecturesform thebedrockonwhichcasestudies, assignments,groupprojects,seminars, debates,elocution,role-playing,and psycho-analysishelpinfurther developmentofthestudent.Fieldwork andguestlecturesareappliedtogive criticalpracticalorientation.Theidea behindthewholeacademicexerciseis nottomakestudentsexam-orientedbut business-inclined.
QuestforDeliveringtheBest
Inthecurrenteducationworld,SHTS isconsideredoneofthepioneer HospitalitySchoolsintheentire country.ThesuccessofSHTSisthe resultofthevisionaryleadershipof Dr VijayPatil,theChancellorand PresidentoftheDYPatilUniversity Dr VijayPatilisanIndian
Educationist,Philanthropist,and Sportsman.Hehas,foralong,been workingoncraftinganextraordinary transformationoftheIndianeducation ecosystemasheenvisionsIndiatobea globaldestinationforeducationinthe yearstocome.Fromaveryyoungage, heknewtheimportanceofeducation andsportsinhislife.
WithhisvisionforthefutureofIndian youth,hefoundedseveraleducational institutesinIndiaandforeverchanged thestandardofsportstraining.A ComputerEngineerfromthe UniversityofMumbaiwithadegreein ManagementfromBondUniversity, Australia,Dr.VijayD.Patilisabeacon inthefieldofeducation,sports,and healthcareinyoungIndia.Applauded andrecognizedinallthesethreefields aroundthecountry,hisquestfor deliveringthebestineachdomain continuestoprevail.
Hestronglybelievesindevelopingand deliveringstate-of-the-artprojectsthat willactascatalystsforthegrowthof thenationandsustainforyears, benefitingyoungIndia.Dr VijayD. Patiltrulybelievesthatina proliferatingglobaleconomy,thebest waytoempowertheyouthofthe countrywouldbetomakegood educationalfacilitiesavailabletothem.
Heisanapproachableleader, constantlykeentounderstandthe needsoftheorganizationandlooking forwaystocreateabetterexperience forallthroughcollaborationand cooperation.IthasalwaysbeenDY PatilUniversity'sgoaltoenhancethe employabilityofgraduates.The programsarebackedbyresearchanda soundcurriculumanddeliveredby facultywhohavebeeneducatedand trainedatsomeofthebesteducational institutionsinthecountryandabroad. Theuniversity'sacademicstructureis atparwiththebestintheworldtoday
StrivingforaLargerVision
Theguidingforcethatspearheads growthattheDYPatilGroup,Mrs. ShivaniPatil'sunmatchablepassionfor thegroup'sinitiativesandlargergoals hashelpedscalenewheights.The drivingforcebehindtheflourishing culture,Mrs.Patilhasensuredthat eachmemberoftheteamattheDY PatilGroupisalignedwithand equippedtocontributetothelarger vision,makingtheirexperiencewith thegroupafulfillingandthriving professionaljourney.
Sheleadskeypartsofthegroup's strategictrajectory,makingthevision focusedondeliveringatop-notch educationalexperiencearealityand helpingbuildtheDYPatilGroupinto aninspirationalinstitutiontobe associatedwith.
ThevisionofMrsPatilencompasses thevisionoftheuniversity.Herstrong beliefthatthedestinyofthenationlies inthehandsofitsteacherswhomould theyouthhasfosteredanenvironment thatpromotesandfacilitatesa wholesometeaching-learning experienceattheuniversity.
By incorporating STEM-based learning, we aim to equip students with the necessary technical skills and knowledge to navigate the modern complexities of the hospitality industry effectively
Thisendeavourhascertainlyborne fruitsifthesuccessofthestudent communityattheDYPatilUniversity istakenintoaccount.MrsShivaniPatil firmlybelievedinempoweringfaculty, promotingstudentwelfare,and creatingayouthforcethatisthe harbingerofgrowthforthenationin thecomingyears.TheUniversityhas flourishedunderhernurturing guidance.
FeathersintheCap SHTSisalreadyincollaborationwith MaharashtraTourismDevelopment Corporation(MTDC),World AssociationofChefSociety(WACS) Paris,TravelAgentsAssociationof India(TAAI),IndianCulinaryForum (ICF),Hotel&RestaurantAssociation ofWesternIndia(HRAWI),IndiaFood TourismOrganization(IFTO)andstar hotelpropertiessuchasJWMarriott, Mumbai,bysigningMemorandumof Understanding(MoU)withthem.
Someofthefeathersinthecapof SHTSinitsremarkablejourneyare:
Ÿ Reaccreditedin2022inthe3rd NAACCyclewithaCGPAof3.59 withanA++Grade
Ÿ UGCapproved
Ÿ ToppedtheGHRDCrankings consecutivelyseventimesinthe categoryofthebestschoolinthe WesternRegion
Ÿ RankedNo1inMaharashtraby GHRDC
Ÿ Declaredasthebestschoolinthe Westernregion
Ÿ Hasbeenranked5thinTop ProfessionalCollegesbyOutlook ICARE2022
Ÿ IndiaToday'srankingin2022,is 17thinAllIndia1stInWestern India,1stinMaharashtra,1stin Mumbai
Ÿ OBEranking2022:Diamondband
Ÿ Bagged2ndRankintheTimesTop educationsurveyalloverIndia
AdaptingStudent-friendly Environment
Thehospitalityindustryhasbeen severelyimpactedeversincethe pandemichitthecountryinearly2020, andtheschoolwasequallyaffectedin thesameacademicyearastheongoing teachingmethodswerehampered.Being acompletepracticalcourse,SHTS adoptedallstudent-friendlymethodsof teachingthestudents;videosoflectures andpracticalswereuploadedtothe studentportal,andstudentsgotaccessto watchthemanytime.
Theschoolhasneverrestedonits laurelsandhasalwaysstrivedtoaimfor thestars.Initsquesttoofferexclusive education,theschoolenteredintoan associationwiththeConfederationof TourismandHospitality(CTH), London.
Theschoolistheonlyapprovedcenter toofferaCertificatecoursein RestaurantandHotelEnglishin
affiliationwithCTHatitscampus.The schoolalsohasanassociationwith BMEC-BusinessManagement EducationCentre,UK&AHA–AmericanHospitalityAcademy, U.S.A.Thus,theschoolhasbrought globalexposureandglobalcertificate coursesrighthereinNaviMumbai.
Theschoolboastsofasprawlingand breathtakinglydesignedVirtual Classroomwhereonlinelectureswith peoplefromtheindustryareconducted onaregularbasis.Theselecturesare conductedbypeopleoccupying prominentpositionsintheindustry acrosstheglobe.Overcoming geographicalbarrierswithproperuse oftechnology.Theseonlinelectures arehighlyinformativeandexpandthe knowledgebaseofstudentsastheyget achancetolearnaboutHospitalityat thegloballevel.Industrystalwartsget tointeractandsharetheirexperiences withstudents,whichgivesstudentsan edgeoverothers.
Historical Unveiling the Progression Modern Cookery Leading to
From Ancient Flames to Culinary Innovation
Inthegrandtapestryofhuman
civilization,fewthreadsareas diverseandcompellingasthe evolutionofcookery.Ourjourneyfrom ancientflamestomodernculinary innovationisatestamenttothe profoundlinkbetweenhistoryandthe foodonourplates.
TheAncientHearth:ACulinary Cradle
LongbeforeMichelinstarsand celebritychefs,ourancestorsgathered aroundprimitivehearths,discovering thetransformativepoweroffire.The cracklingflamesnotonlyprovided warmthbutalsobirthedtheartof cooking.Imagineatimewhenthe sizzleofmeatonanopenflamewas revolutionary,markingthetransition fromrawsustenancetoamore nuanced,flavorfulexperience.
Theevolutionofcookingbeganwith experimentation—trialanderrorthat laidthefoundationforculinary traditions.Fromroastinggameoveran openfiretosimmeringstewsin rudimentaryvessels,theseearly culinaryendeavorswerefueledby instinctandnecessity.
ACulinaryTapestryUnfurls:The MiddleAges
Associetiesevolved,sodidtheir culinarypursuits.TheMiddleAges broughtafusionofflavors,blending indigenousingredientswithspices fromfar-offlands.Thiserasawtherise ofintricatebanquetsandfeasts,where theartistryofcookingbecameastatus symbol.Thekitchenbecamearealmof innovation,withchefsexperimenting withnoveltechniquesandexotic spices.
Culinaryguildsemerged,shapingthe firstsemblanceofculinaryeducation. Apprenticeslearnedtheartfrom skilledmasters,passingdownage-old techniquesandtradesecrets.This markedthebeginningofastructured approachtocooking,whereknowledge wasacurrencyandthekitchena classroom.
The
Renaissance
Palate:ACulinary Rebirth
TheRenaissanceusheredinaneraof rediscoveryandenlightenment,notjust inartandsciencebutalsointhe culinaryrealm.Asexplorerstraversed theglobe,theybroughtbacka cornucopiaofflavors,spices,and culinarytechniques.ThefusionofOld andNewWorldingredientsigniteda gastronomicrevolution,forever alteringthecourseofcooking.
Cookbooks,previouslyreservedforthe elite,becamemoreaccessible.The
writtenwordbecameaculinary teacher,spreadingrecipesand techniquesfarandwide.Thekitchen wasnolongeranexclusivedomainbut aplacewhereknowledgeflowed freely
RevolutionizingtheKitchen:The IndustrialAge
TheIndustrialAgebroughtwithit radicalchangestotheculinary landscape.Theadventof industrializationtransformedtheway wesourced,prepared,andconsumed food.Canning,refrigeration,andmass productionalteredtheveryessenceof cooking,makingingredientsmore readilyavailableandextendingthe reachofculinaryinnovation.
Simultaneously,culinaryeducation tookaleapforward.Formalculinary schoolsemerged,offeringstructured coursestoaspiringchefs.Thekitchen wasnolongerthesoledomainof apprenticeships;itbecameanarenafor academiclearning,blendingtradition withcontemporarytechniques.
AGlobalCulinaryMeltingPot:The ModernEra
Inthe20thcentury,theculinaryworld underwentaseismicshiftpropelledby globalizationandtechnological advancements.Airtravelandthe internettransformedtheworldintoa culinarymeltingpot.Ingredients, techniques,andflavorsfromdiverse culturesbecameaccessibletochefs worldwide.
Culinaryeducation,too,experienceda renaissance.Esteemedinstitutionssuch asLeCordonBleuandtheCulinary InstituteofAmericabecamebastions ofculinaryknowledge,shapingthe nextgenerationofchefs.Thekitchen ceasedtobeasecludedspace;it
becameastageforculinary experimentationandartisticexpression.
CulinaryInnovationToday:AFeast for
theSenses
Inthe21stcentury,theculinary landscapecontinuestoevolveatan unprecedentedpace.Molecular gastronomy,farm-to-tablemovements, andsustainablepracticeshavebecome thepillarsofmoderncookery.Chefsare notjustculinaryartisans;theyare innovatorspushingtheboundariesof flavor,texture,andpresentation.
Culinaryeducationhasdiversified, embracingamultitudeofapproaches. Fromtraditionalapprenticeshipsto formaldegrees,aspiringchefscan choosefromarichmenuofoptionsto honetheirskills.Onlineplatformsand cookingshowshavedemocratized culinaryknowledge,allowing enthusiaststoembarkontheirculinary journeysfromthecomfortoftheir homes.
TheCulinaryOdysseyContinues
Aswereflectonthehistorical progressionleadingtomoderncooking, itbecomesevidentthatourculinary journeyisatestamenttohuman creativity,adaptability,andtheenduring linkbetweenthepastandthepresent. Fromtheflickeringflamesofancient hearthstotheavant-gardekitchensof today,cookeryhastranscendedits utilitarianrootstobecomeanartform, aculturaltouchstone,andaglobal languagethatunitesusallatthe communaltable.
Thelinkbetweenhistoryandthe culinaryartsisacelebrationofour sharedhumanity,aflavorfulodyssey thatcontinuestounfoldwitheachdish wesavorandeveryinnovationthat gracesourplates.
Promoting Competency-embedded Higher Education
Inthemodernworld,theculinary industryhasattractedmuch attention.Printandelectronic mediaelevatedthisdistinctiveartand highlighteditsimportance.Whena studentwishestopursueacareerin hospitalityeducation,thefieldof culinaryartsisthemaindrawthat makesitpossibleforthemtoenvision themselvesasachefinthefuture.The transitionfromCooktoChefhasbeen revealedthroughoutthelastfew decades.Thetitles‘chefs’and‘cooks’ havebeendifferentiatedintheculinary sectorduetoseveralfuturistic modifications.
Inasituationlikethis,whenan increasingnumberofstudentswantto enterthisfield,hospitalityeducators recognisethevalueofculinary instruction.MedhaviSkillsUniversity isabrightexampleofaHospitalityand Culinaryinstitutewhichhaslefta significantmark.
Thejourneyhasbeenamazingfor MedhaviSkillsUniversityasithas beensuccessfullyresettingthehigher educationsystembybridgingthegap bymakingstudentsskilledand employable.Itsstudents'success storiesintheindustryareitsobjective andsatisfaction.
MedhaviSkillsUniversity(ofwhich TheSchoolofHospitalityandCulinary Artsisaconstituentschool)aspiresto establishapioneeringuniversitymodel
wherecorporates/industriesshallbethe stakeholdersandinfluencersinthe coursecurriculumdesign,program delivery,practicalskillstraining,as wellas,forprovidingon-the-job apprenticeship,withthefollowing missionandvision.Thecurriculum followedbytheschoolisdynamicand competency-based,andtheframework hasbeendevelopedwiththeopinions ofindustryexperts.
Theschoolalsounderstandsthe importanceoftheapplicationofskills, andassuch,thecurriculumhasa minimumof50percentbeing deliveredthroughpracticeand application-drivenpedagogy,which buildsconfidenceandunderstanding amongthestudents.
Thelearningisinfourdimensions:OnCampus,On-line,On-Site,andOn-theJob,bringingdiversitytothe experiencesandkeepingthe engagementhappeninganddynamic. TheSchoolofHospitalityandCulinary Artsprovidereal-worldskills,skill certificationsfromNSDC,anda chancetorepresentIndiaatWorld SkillsCompetitions.
PromotingIn-demandSkills
ThemissionofMedhaviSkills Universityis:
• Topromotein-demandskill integratedhighereducationlinkedto assuredemployabilityandholistic growth.
• Tonurturelearnerswithappropriate attitudesandethicsforsustainable progressincareersandlife.
• Topromotework-integrated(skillbased)highereducationthrough industry-immersive apprenticeships/on-joblearning.
• TofacilitatetheindustrywithGo-toMarketworkforcesolutionsthrough short-termandlong-termskill acceleratorprogrammes.
Itsvisionistoestablishanoutcomedrivenandinclusiveecosystemfor skill-integratedhighereducation.
EmpoweringRuralYouth
MrPraveshDudaniistheFounder andChancellorofMedhaviSkills University(MSU),Sikkimandthe ManagingDirectorofthesponsoring bodyoftheUniversity–Medhavi Foundation.MrDudaniisanIIT KharagpurandStanfordUniversity alumniandbrings15+yearsof EducationandSkillsleadership experiencetoMSU.
MrDudanifoundedMedhavi Foundationin2012withthevisionto bridgethegapbetweenthe employabilityofruralyouthsandthe humanresourcesrequirementsof industries.Underhisleadership, MedhaviFoundationhaspartnered withNationalSkillsDevelopment Corporation(NSDC)andvariousState SkillMissionsandGovernment departmentstoimplementNSQF
(NationalSkillsQualification Framework)alignedskilltraining mandatesandhasimpacted1,00,000+ beneficiariessince2012viavarious short-term,long-termandRecognition ofPriorLearning(RPL)training initiatives.
Thefoundationhasalsobecomea registeredTPA(ThirdParty Aggregator)withMSDEtopromote apprenticeshipadoptionunderNAPS (NationalApprenticeshipPromotion Scheme)andcatersto300+ organisationsacrossIndia.
Inhispreviousentrepreneurialventure, heco-foundediDreamCareer.com (iDC),whichisnowIndia’soneofthe largestcareerplanningserviceprovider cateringto50,000studentsglobally MrDudanimadeasuccessfulexitfrom iDreamCareer.compostinvestment roundbyTimesofIndiaGroup.
AftergraduatingfromIITKharagpur, MrDudaniworkedwithrenowned educationcompaniestogain experienceinvariousfacetsofthe educationdomain.Heworkedwith EducompSolutionsLtdasheadofthe
Medhavi Skills University aspires to establish a pioneering university model where corporates/ industries shall be the stakeholders and influencers.
K12assessmentspacecateringtomore than500schoolsandlaterworkedwith IndiaCanEducationPvtLtdinthe spaceofvocationaleducationand Universityeducationsegment.
ANew-ageLeader MrDudaniisablysupportedbyMr KuldipSharma,whoistheProchancellorofMSU.
TheacademicspartishandledbyDr AmiyaSingh,ProViceChancellor–Academics,whoisoneofthenew-age leadersinSkill-integratedHigher EducationspaceinIndia.Before joiningMSU,hewasapartof
Centurion(Skills)UniversityasDean (SkillIntegration).
Hecomeswith12yearsofexperience inEducation,Research,Technology andCommunitydevelopment.Hehas B.Tech.inElectronicsand TelecommunicationEngineeringfrom ITER,Odisha,andPh.DinWireless CommunicationEngineeringfromNIT Rourkela.Hiseffortswere concentratedtowardsreimaginingand re-designingtheeducationsystemto empowerthestudentsholistically
DrSinghbelievesthecrisiswiththe currenteducationsystematanylevel
At MSU, the students have the freedom to design their degree by choosing the elective of their choice, which makes them more confident and adaptable in the approach a must for industry need.
(elementarytouniversity)isitsgrowing emphasisonstudentsachieving monotonousgoalsratherthanlearning theprocessanditsdiversity.His commitmenthasbeenrecognisedbythe 40Under40EducatorsAwardby IndianExpressandIVLPFellowshipby theUSDeptofState.
Heholdsexperienceinthedevelopment andnurturingofhighereducationecosystem,skilldevelopment,rural development,grass-rootinnovations, technology-enabledsolutions,and communityactionlearning.Hisareasof interestandexplorationareholistic educationinreflectiontowork-based education,understandingand optimisationofthesynergyofchildren andyouth,developinggood technologiesetc.
OutcomeBasedEducation
Thechallengewastolaythegenesis alignedwiththepost-pandemic reformationsineducation,whichwill betechnologyembeddedandcompliant withthestructureoftheNational HigherEducationQualification Framework(NHEQF)asperNational EducationPolicy(NEP)2020.MSUis amongsttheveryfewuniversitiesinthe countrytoexecuteOutcomeBased Education(OBE)througha competency-drivencurriculum, industry-alignedtraining,continuous andcomprehensiveassessment, criterion-basedgradingsystem,blended learningandinnovativepedagogies.
AtMSU,thestudentshavethefreedom todesigntheirdegreebychoosingthe electiveoftheirchoice,whichmakes themmoreconfidentandadaptablein approachingamustforindustryneeds. Forextracurriculars,studentshave multipleclubsthathelpstudentsin holisticdevelopment.Someofthemare asfollows:
• Painting
• Music
• WebDevelopment
• CreatorsClub/LearnandLaugh (ContentCreation)
• CulturalClub
• SportsClub(offeringbothoutdoor andindoorfacilities)
• CreativeWritingClub
SynchronisingtheSkilling Framework
MSUdoesnotfollowSTEM-based learningbutaimstosynchronisethe existingskillingframeworktopromote skillscompetency-embeddedhigher education,whichisindustry-ledand cansupporttheIndianyouthforbetter employmentopportunities.
Theinstituteoffersthefollowing uniqueprograms:
IELTS -Curriculumincludedforall FirstYearsStudents.Preparing studentsinReading,Listening, ComprehendingandSpeakingfora professionalcross-countryjourney afterthreeyears.Italsoaddstothe foundationcoreforstudents’ communicationskilldevelopment.
FoundationCore - Foundationin DigitalApplications,Introductionto st LearningandApplicationsfor21 Century,ScienceandWorld, IntroductiontoContemporarySocial Problems,Englishand Communication-essentialSkills, EnglishandCommunication–IELTS Practice,QuantitativeReasoning, LiteratureandCreativity
SkillDrills - CreativeWritingSkills, ContentInvestigationSkills, SpreadsheetandDataManagement Skills,DigitalApplicationSkills, BrandPromotionsandMarketing Skills,PreventiveHealthcareSkills, HospitalDutyandPatientCareSkills, FirstAidServiceSkills,Customer ServiceSkills,RestaurantOperation Skills,KitchenOperationSkills, LearningandApplicationSkills, EnglishandCommunication, EssentialSkills,TourismServicesand Product(TourismServiceSkills).
LearningwithIndustry- Astepand phase-wisedevelopmentofstudentsby IndustryExperience,Industry, Transition,andIndustryImmersion.
Harmony and Key Performance
Exploration
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Inthevibranttapestryofthe
hospitalityindustry,thefusionof harmonyandkeyperformance (H/K)standsasthelinchpin, orchestratingmemorableexperiences andensuringthetriumphof establishments.Fromopulentresortsto intimatebed-and-breakfasts,the marriageofH/Kprinciplespermeates everyfacetofthisdynamicfield.
This article delves into the intricate dimensions of H/K, unraveling its indispensable role in crafting seamless, enchanting encounters for both guests and hospitality professionals alike.
HarmonyinHospitality
Harmonyinthecontextofthehospitality industrygoesbeyondjustpleasing aesthetics;it'saboutcreatingan environmentwhereeveryelement seamlesslycomestogethertoprovidea holisticexperience.Fromthemomenta guestentersahotellobbytothetimethey checkout,theseamlessflowofservices, ambiance,andinteractionscontributesto anoverallsenseofharmony
Thisharmoniousatmosphereisnotsolely restrictedtophysicalspacesbutextendsto theinteractionsbetweenstaffandguests. Awarmwelcome,attentiveservice,and genuinecarecreateanatmospherethat
goesbeyondmeretransactions, fosteringaconnectionbetweenguests andtheestablishment.
KeyPerformanceinAction
Keyperformance,ontheotherhand, referstotheessentialelementsthat drivethesuccessofahospitality business.Thisincludesoperational efficiency,servicequality,andfinancial viability.Everystaffmember,fromthe frontdesktohousekeeping,playsa crucialroleinmaintainingand enhancingkeyperformanceindicators (KPIs)thatcontributetotheoverall successoftheestablishment.
Efficientoperations,including streamlinedcheck-inprocesses,prompt roomservice,andeffective communicationbetweendepartments, arevitalcomponentsofkey performance.Awell-managedand motivatedstaffequippedwiththe necessaryskillsandknowledgeisan assetthatdirectlyimpactsthe satisfactionofguestsand, consequently,thesuccessofthe business.
TheSymbiosisofHarmonyandKey Performance
Inthehospitalityindustry,thetrue magichappenswhenharmonyandkey performanceworkintandem.An aestheticallypleasingenvironmentis enhancedbyefficientoperations,and viceversa.Aharmoniousatmosphere canbedisruptedifservicedelivery falters,whilestellarperformancecan beunderminediftheoverallambiance islacking.
Consider,forinstance,aguestentering ahotelwithstunningarchitectureand stylishinteriors.Theinitialvisual appealsetsthetonefortheirstay. However,iftheservicefalls short—slowcheck-ins,unresponsive
staff,orsubparroomcleanliness—the overallexperienceiscompromised.On theflipside,impeccableserviceina lacklustersettingmightleaveguests feelingunderwhelmed.
Strikingtheperfectbalancebetween thesetwoelementscreatesan environmentwhereguestsfeelnotonly pamperedbutalsoattendedtowith precisionandcare.Thissymbiosis resultsinpositivereviews,repeat business,andastrongreputation withinthefiercelycompetitive hospitalityindustry
TrainingandDevelopment: NurturingtheH/KDynamic
Toachieveandmaintainthisdelicate equilibrium,investinginthetraining anddevelopmentofhospitality professionalsiscrucial.Staffmembers needtobeequippednotonlywith technicalskillsbutalsowiththe interpersonalskillsnecessarytocreate aharmoniousguestexperience. Trainingprogramsshouldemphasize theimportanceofanticipatingand exceedingguestexpectations,fostering asenseofgenuinehospitality
Furthermore,ongoingeducationand developmentinitiativescontributeto thecontinuousimprovementofkey performanceindicators.Astheindustry evolves,stayingupdatedonthelatest trends,technologies,andcustomer preferencesbecomesimperative.This commitmenttogrowthensuresthata hospitalityestablishmentremainsnot onlyrelevantbutalsoaheadofthe curve.
SynergyinStaffDynamics
Beyondthephysicalandoperational aspects,thesuccessfulintegrationof H/Kprincipleshingesonthe harmoniousdynamicsamongthe hospitalitystaff.Acohesiveteam,well-
versedineffectivecommunicationand mutualsupport,playsapivotalrolein deliveringaseamlessguestexperience. Whenemployeesworkinsync, understandingtheirroleswithinthe largercontextoftheestablishment's goals,itfostersapositivework environmentthatnaturallyextendsto interactionswithguests.
Thisinternalharmonybecomes palpabletovisitors,contributingtoan overallatmosphereofwarmthand genuinehospitality.Investinginteambuildingactivities,open communicationchannels,and recognizingindividualcontributions nurturesastaffculturethatalignswith theestablishment'scommitmentto bothharmonyandkeyperformance, solidifyingitspositionasabeaconof excellenceinthehospitalityindustry
Conclusion
Asthehospitalityindustrycontinuesto evolve,thesynergybetweenharmony andkeyperformanceremainsthe cornerstoneofenduringsuccess. Establishmentsthatskillfullyweavea harmoniousambiancewithtop-notch performancestandardsarenotmerely providersofservices—theybecome creatorsoflastingmemories.
Nurturingthisdelicatebalancethrough continuoustraining,innovation,andan unwaveringcommitmenttoguest satisfactionensuresthathospitality establishmentsnotonlythriveinthe presentbutalsofuture-proof themselvesinthefaceofevolving consumerexpectations.Inthiseverchanginglandscape,H/Kemergesnot justasaformulaforsuccessbutasthe veryessencethatdefinesthesoulofthe hospitalityexperience.
SRM Institute of Hotel Management
Nurturing Empathe c Hospitality Professionals
Thedemandforhospitalityserviceshasgrownover
theyears.Tomatchthecurrentdemandandstay abreastofchanges,theindustryhasembraced innovativewaystonurtureefficientsolutionsandhence demandskilledprofessionals.
SRMInstituteofHotelManagement,Kattankulathur,is theparagonamongproducingthemostindustry-ready hospitalityleadersdisruptingthefieldforabrighterfuture. TheInstitutepridesitselfonofferingacurriculumthat mirrorsthelatesttrendsandtechnologicaladvancements. Fromcutting-edgeculinarytechniquestothenuancesof sustainabletourism,SRMensuresthatstudentsarewellpreparedtomeetthedemandsofthemodernhospitality landscape.
SRMInstitutehasbeendedicatedtospreadingholistic hospitalityeducationforthreedecades.TheInstitute revampsthesyllabusonceeverythreeyears,anditisoneof thegreatoutstandingphenomenaofSRMIHM.Itoffers 100percentplacementassistancetostudentswiththehelp ofalltherenownedhotelsandretailsectors.
ThehotelsoftheSRMbrandofferopportunitiesforthe studentstoreceivetraininginspecialexpertiseaspertheir needs.Theexperienceandexposurethatthestudentsgain byservinghighcadreofficialslikethehonourablegovernor, ChiefMinister,otherministersofhiscabinet,and administrativeofficersareabundant.Thecurriculumofthe PGDiplomainCulinaryArtsisframedinsuchawaythat thegraduatesofanystreamcanbecomeahotelierafterthe completionoftheircourse.
PavingBetterHospitalityPaths
Theinstituteaimstoachieveexcellenceinthefieldof hospitalityandtourismeducationandtobethepreferred recruitmentdestination.
Dr. D. Antony Ashok Kumar, Director SRM Ins tute of Hotel Management
India's Leading Hotel Management Ins tutes of the Year -2024
ThemottooftheInstituteis – "Education to employment, learn by doing and earn while you learn." Itaimstoachievethefollowinggoals:
Ÿ Tobetailor-madetotheneedsofthetouristsandthe tourismindustry
Ÿ Nurturingempatheticprofessionalsreadytofeed, accommodate,andsecureinthefieldofhospitalityand tourism.
Ÿ Tobringoutgraduatesandpostgraduatesasemployees, employers,andentrepreneurs.
RevampingtheLearningWays
TheboardofstudiesmeetingatSRMisheldonceevery threeyearstorevampthesyllabusofthedegree,diploma, andPGDiplomacourses.Theboardmembersare comprisedofacademiciansfromothercolleges,hoteliers, bookwriters,andotherdepartmentacademicians.Every
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Our vision is to achieve excellence in the field of hospitality and tourism educa on and to be the most preferred recruitment des na on.
time,thesyllabusismodifiedtobeup-to-dateandinline withtheindustry.
Themodificationsandthechangesthatprevailinthe industryareincludedinthesyllabus.Everysubjectis streamlinedtoimparttheessentialskillsrequiredforthe studentstoachievesuccessintheirlives. Thenewnorms followedinthehotelsafterthepandemicinkitchen, restaurant,accommodationoperation,andfrontofficehave beenimpartedinthesyllabus.Coursesonentrepreneurship, lifeskills,andhumanvaluesallhavebeenincludedinthe curriculumofthestudents.
SRMInstituteofHotelManagementbelievesintheholistic developmentofeveryindividualstudent.That'swhy,more thanclassroomteaching,thestudentsaregivenawide rangeofexposuretoparticipateincompetitionsthathappen acrosstheglobeasitsstudent,Ms.S.Anushree,has participatedintheWorldSkillsCompetitionthatwasheld inMontreal,Switzerland.Also,otherstudents,Antoand Saurabh,wonsilvermedalsattheSoutheastAsianCulinary ChallengeinSriLanka.Studentsalsoreceiveample exposuretoserveinRajBhavan,Secretariat,and governmentmeetingswithhighcadres.Thestudentsare takenforindustrialvisitstolearnthenuancesofthe industry.
Asmentionedearlier,withtherevampingofthesyllabus beingdoneonceeverythreeyears,allthechangesthatare
implementedintheindustryarecoveredinthesyllabus. Theopportunitiesthatstudentsreceivetodotheir internshipsandalsotheiroutdoorcateringstronglyhelp themstayinlinewiththeever-changinghospitality industry.
BridgingIndustry-AcademiaGaps
AtSRM,everystudenthastoundergoIndustrialExposure Trainingforonesemester,whichhas16credits,andthe studentsundergotheirtrainingineverydepartmentofthe hotel.Besidestheregularinternship,thestudentsreceived additionalinternationalexposureTrainingfortwo successiveyears.In2021and2022,thestudentswentto Doha,Qatar,fortheArabFIFACupandFIFAWorldCup. Thestudentsareencouragedtobepersonalbutlersand assistantstothehotelierswhovisitthecountryforspecial purposes.
TheInstitute'sPearlJubileeAlumniMeet2023washeldon th8 November2023,andthesuccessstoriesnarratedbyits
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encourage and support student-led diversity clubs or organiza ons that celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and iden es.
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alumniarestupendousandworthmentioning.Notonlyin thehospitalityindustrybutalsoaslawyers,inthepolice department,inthegovernmentsector,entrepreneurs, academicians,ingovernmentoffices,andsoon.
Mr.RiteshSharmaisthegeneralmanagerofTajPalace Hotel,Mumbai;Mr.ArunRajistheCOOofAccordHotels; Ms.CherubaCharisNelsonistheproprietorofLesAmis Bakery;Mr.Sumith,theFrontOfficeManagerof WhitefieldMarriott,Mr.KeshavKrishna,thefounderof CheersChocolates,Mr.L.R.Prabhakaran,Advocateat MadrasHighCourt,Ms.Aishwarya,SousChefof CambridgeMillsFlourandthelistcontinues.
Thestudentsherearealwaysencouragedtobecreativeand innovativeinallareasoftheirperformance,beitacademic orextracurricular.Separateworkshopsareconductedfor platingpresentations.Theywereabletoget67medalsin th the6 editionoftheSouthIndiaChef'sAssociation CulinaryExhibitionandChallenge.
Notonlyinfoodproductionbutalsointhepreparationof cocktailsandmocktailsandinthecategoryofpreparing wealthfromwaste.Innovatively,theyalsoparticipatein manycompetitionslikeculturalandtechnicalandhavewon greatlaurelsandmedals.
StriveforResponsibleTourism
Inhospitality,sustainabilityandethicalpracticesarecrucial elementsaddressedinvariouswayswithinthecurriculum. Incorporatingspecificcoursesormodulesfocusingon sustainablepracticesinhospitality,coveringtopicssuchas eco-friendlyoperations,resourcemanagement,waste reduction,andresponsibletourism.
TheInstitutealsoinvitesexpertsfromtheindustrytoshare thepoliciesandpracticesfollowedintheirhotelstoward sustainabilityandethicalpractices.UniversalHuman Valueshavebeenmademandatoryforallthestudentsofthe firstyearwithtwocredits.Facultymembersattendfaculty developmentprogramsandmasterdevelopmentprograms onUniversalHumanValues,whichis,inturn,impartedto thestudents.
Morethan15SRMstudentsof2023passedouthavebeen placedinthehotelsoftheUSAundertherecruitmentbeing donebyBigCedarLodge,USA,andWisdomCareer EducationConsultancy Additionally,withthe MemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbetweenQatarStar Services,355studentsreceivedtheopportunitytoreceive
InternationalExposureTrainingattheArabFIFACup2021 andFIFAWorldCup2022.TheInstitute'sfacultymembers aresenttoFacultyDevelopmentProgramsoutsidethe country,likeatSWISSHotelManagementInstitute, Switzerland.
EmbracingInclusivity
Creatingadiverseandinclusivelearningenvironmentin hotelmanagementprogramsinvolvesvariousintentional measuresandpracticeslikerecruitingadiversefacultyand staffrepresentingdifferentbackgrounds,cultures,and experiences,whichallowsfordiverseperspectivesin teachingmethods,curriculumdevelopment,andstudent support.SRMcurriculumisdesignedtogiveimportanceto practical,theory,casestudies,projects,industrialvisit examples,andmaterialsthatrepresentawiderangeof demographicsandbackgrounds.
TheInstituteencouragesandsupportsstudent-leddiversity clubsororganizationsthatcelebratedifferentcultures, backgrounds,andidentities.Addedtothis,organizing events,workshops,andactivitiespromotesunderstanding andinclusivityamongstudents.
Hospitalityserviceismorehuman-centric,andevenwith theadvancedtechnology,theservicebyhumans,for humans,isalwaysencouraged.Yet,manychangeshave beenimplementedtobeonparwiththetrends.Teaching aidshavebecometechnological,andassessingstudentshas becomedigitalized.
Alongwiththebloomingofnewtechnology,SRMIHMis takingupallinitiativestoelevatehospitalitytohigher levels.Itsfacultymembersarebeingsentforalltraining acrosstheglobe.Tomentionafew,Ms.J.LalithaShri,the VicePrincipalofthecollege,isattendingtheFDP organizedbySWISSHotelManagementCollege,Geneva, onAIintheHospitalityIndustry.Moreover,Mr. Nithyanandan,theassistantprofessor,willbeattendingthe FDPinSwitzerland,whichwillbeheldshortly
SRM'sstudentsgettheirresultswithintendaysoffinishing theirexams.Moreover,interactivemethodslike gamification,onlinequizzes,andcollaborativeprojectsthat leveragetechnologytoengagestudentsandreinforce learningareincorporatedatSRM.Byintegratingthese approaches,studentscanunderstandhowtechnologyis transformingthehospitalityindustryanddeveloptheskills neededtoadaptandthriveinatech-drivenenvironment.
