Overview

A blend of Art & Science; Technology & Tradition are taking place in the Hospitality Catering and Tourism Industry. This sector is predicted to triple in size within the next 10 years and become the world’s largest Industry by the year 2020, generating enormous opportunities for well qualified individuals in the field of Hospitality & Catering Management. These Graduates will be in great demand to assume exciting and rewarding positions anywhere in the World. Society has evolved from eating to relishing food. The “Cook” has become a “Chef”. The “Waiter” has become a “Steward”. Hotels are a part of the Hospitality Industry. To begin with the Indian Hotel Chains like ITC Ltd., The Jaypee Group, Oberoi Group, Asian Hotels Ltd., Hotel Leela Venture and Hotel Corporation of India are leaders providing a healthy competition and setting international standards. Many International Hotels including Sheraton, Hyatt, Radisson, Meridien, Four Seasons Reagent and Marriot International are already established in the Indian Market and are still expanding.

Course Objective

The three year degree course in Hospitality and Catering Management offered at Faculty of Hospitality, Jagan Nath University, explores the relationship between the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. An ideal candidate for this course should have excellent communication skills with a pleasing personality; he should be outgoing, friendly and have the ability to take responsibilities.

The hospitality programme at Jagan Nath University equips the students with the required skills, knowledge and attitude to efficiently discharge supervisory responsibilities in the fast growing Service Sector.

The curriculum is designed to meet the global and regional need for qualified graduates, who will be able to apply their knowledge directly into the workplace. The programme will have an emphasis on managerial and operational issues and the philosophy can be described as ‘Think Global, Act Local’. The delicate balance between Tourism Destination; Travel and Hospitality Management; and the cherishment of Cultural Diversity, Heritage and Authenticity will be the highlighting part of the course study.

For aspirants, willing to be a part of this booming Hospitality and Tourism Industry and looking for a challenging career, we at Jagan Nath Universty offer what is needed to succeed in ones dream career.

Course Highlights

• Well structured lectures with practical approach
• Practicals on Food Production and Bakery
• Front Office Practicals
• Food and Beverage Service Practicals
• Housekeeping Practicals
• Out Door Catering to give the students a hand on experience
• Frequent Visits to 5-Star Hotels, Resorts, Travel Agencies and other Service Sectors to give them a feel of the Industry
• PDP and Soft Skill sessions
• Presentations on Academic and Industry oriented subjects
• Guest Lectures by senior Industry Professionals
• Workshops on Food Production and Bar Tending
• Seminars focusing on the current trends in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Industrial Training
• Placement Assistance through Campus Interviews

Besides this the programme encompasses an in-depth knowledge and technical skills for students to acquire the optimum standards in the operational areas of:

• Food Production
• Food and Beverage Service
• Front Office Operations
• House Keeping

Our Infrastructure

The Faculty of Hotel Management, Jagan Nath University artfully blends Culinary Skills, Restaurant Service, Accommodation, Operations and Front Office Practicals along with extensive theoretical inputs to impart a rich learning experience. It has State-of-the-art Labs where the students are exposed to Industry like working conditions under the guidance of professionals. Students are made to prepare dishes of different regional & inter-continental cuisines in our well equipped Production Labs & Bakery, giving them ample opportunity to translate classroom knowledge into practice.

Resource Persons

Our faculty is drawn from different sectors of Hospitality & Tourism Industry so that students can be kept informed of the latest trends and practices helpful in their careers in the Service Sector. Majority of our faculty members are top class professionals who combine years of practical experience with vast theoretical knowledge. The teaching methodology is a balance of practical with theory that forms the core around which teaching takes place. The faculty brings in their years of experience into the class, enriching the teaching experience and thus ensures that course curriculum reflects the current Industry trends.

Career Opportunities

• 5-Star Hotels and Resorts : Supervisory, Management Trainee & Entry level positions
• Airlines and Aviation Industry : Catering Assistant, Ground Staff / Operations & Cabin Crew
• Railway Catering
• Fast Food Outlets & Restaurants
• Luxury Cruise Liners
• Hospitals and Hostels : Co-ordinators, Catering Incharge, Housekeeping Supervisor etc.
• Travel Houses : Tour Operator, Counter Staff & Travel Co-ordinator
• Guest Relation Executive (GRE ) in Multinational Companies
• Customer Care Executive in Banks
• Media Houses : Public Relation Executive
• Shopping Malls, Multiplexes and Retail Outlets
• Event Management Companies
• Entrepreneurs