Preparing to Enter the field of Hotel Management

Posted by Asian Institute of Hospitality & Tourism on May 15th, 2018

Hotel Management is among the top fields that is fast emerging as a professional domain which facilitates high opportunities and perks. People these days look for employment opportunities that are interesting and creative. Gone are the days when few domains were deemed to be of high esteem, today, students want a career that is off the track, can offer them adventure along with high incentives. By joining a hotel management institute, aspirants can gain relevant knowledge and expertise through which they can enter this domain. This field has something to offer for all, from top-ranking managerial jobs to ground level jobs; one can get an opportunity as per his/her interest, skills and aptitude.

An education program can help aspiring students to gain knowledge through which they can escalate their career in this domain. They can pursue diploma or degree courses after completing 12^th. This prepares them to enter the field in different ways:

• They develop an overall understanding of the industry and different operations that are required for running a business successfully.
• They gain knowledge of different spheres and functions associated with the industry such as food production, culinary arts, bartending, housekeeping, front office, etc.
• They get a platform to build confidence, strengthen interpersonal and communication skills that are significant to build relationship with customers.
• They learn time management, evaluating situations critically to offer viable solutions and manage grievance redressal for regaining customers.
• They also develop the competency to work for long hours and sustain rigorous working conditions.
• Since they have to deal with customers, they must also acquire the qualities of politeness, humbleness, empathy, respect, courtesy and humanity. Through various projects and exercises during the course of education program, one can gain these qualities.

Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism is a prominent hotel management college located in Delhi NCR that facilitates professional education in this field. It offers different industry-relevant training programs like UG/PG Degree in Hotel Management, Diploma and Certificate courses in Culinary Arts, etc. Thus, a student has an option of opting for a comprehensive learning course or choose a specialization program. With 5 in-house restaurants and different associations, high-end infrastructure facilities and innovative practical training exercises, it provides students an opportunity to develop expertise through which they can transform themselves into industry professionals.

It is eminent for aspirants to prepare themselves for working in this industry, not only in terms of education and technical knowledge but also of soft skills that are vital to grow in this industry.