INTRODUCTION:
There are numerous career paths available after the 12th grade. Selection is frequently based on the student’s interest and future scope. Hotel management is a highly job-oriented field that encompasses a wide range of services such as food service, lodging, and catering.
Hotels, resorts, fast food chains, and restaurants are just a few of the major career paths in the hospitality industry. Aprofessional can work in any of the above-mentioned fields. With the help of globalization, several hotels are expanding their business to global markets. it has always been a popular career option among students, therefore resulting in an increased demand for hotel management professionals.
Scope:
Due to its wide scope in other countries, anyone can enroll in this course. Students want to take this course to benefit their careers abroad. The hotel chains are expanding rapidly due to globalization. Long-term career opportunities are existing in the hotel industry.
In other countries, it’s a very difficult job. There are a wide variety of career options in Governmental and non-governmental organisations, once you complete this course.
Courses :
There are several courses available in the field .A course can be chosen by the student on the basis of his/her academic credentials. Some of the courses are listed below:
- Diploma
- Hotel Management Postgraduate Diploma
- Bachelor of Hotel Administration (BHM)
- Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Hotel Administration
- Certificate Courses in Hotel
- Catering Management
- Craftsmanship Courses
- MBA in Tourism administration
The Ministry of Tourism also offers a variety of short-term courses to encourage students to work for themselves. Hotel Management Programs are available at the following colleges:
- Ambedkar Institute
- Chandigarh Institute
- JodhpurInstitute
- Kolkata Institute
- Lucknow Institute
- Bangalore Institute
- Chennai Institute
- New Delhi Institute
- Delhi Institute of
- New Delhi Institute
- Goa Institute
Eligibility:
If you are interested in building a career in hotel management, you must meet certain eligibility criteria.This is as follows:
- Certificate Programs: Certificate programmes normally last for 6 months to one year. Candidates who have completed the 12th grade can pursue these courses.
- Diploma Course: The candidate must have a minimum percentage of 40% in 10th and 12th grade and must be efficient in English.
- Degree Course: To be eligible for Bachelor’s degree in hotel management, the candidate must score at least 50% in 12th standard and have English as a compulsory subject.
The candidate can pursue a Postgraduate degree programme after completing an undergraduate degree programme. This programme requires at least 45% in graduation from an accredited university.
Admission
An entrance exam is used to determine admission for various courses. The NCHMCT JEE 2022, usually conducted in April, determines selection of students for certain courses. Students can apply for the entrance exam in December. In addition to that, there are certain exams that are conducted by major hotel chains for getting admission in their training institutes.
Jobs and Career
After completing the course, the students will bag several job opportunities with recognizable hotel chains such as the Taj group, ITC, Oberoi hotels, Hilton group, etc. Merchant navy and cruises have a high demand for skilled professionals. So, if you wish to pursue a career in hotel management, it could be a smart choice; however, make sure you opt for the best institute because the chances of employment are generally high if you enroll in good institutes. Girls who are interested in the hospitality industry can get themselves enrolled into aviation and cabin crew management courses.
After completing the course, you can find work in Cafeterias, Airline Catering (flight kitchens), and Cabin services. Moreover, there are courses available in Club Management, Cruises,, Hospital Administration and Catering, and Tourism associations. Other than these there are courses that include hospitality services in the Indian Navy, Forest Lodges, Guest Houses, Resorts, Kitchen Management and Catering Departments of Railways, Banks, Armed Forces, Shipping Companies, etc.
Job Positions
After completing this course, you will be qualified for the following job roles or designations:
- Assistant Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Guest Relation Executive (GRE)
- Assistant Manager
- Administration Assistant
- Guest Delight Manager
- Front Office Manager
- Restaurant Captain Chef
- Housekeeping Associate
- Team leader
