Every industry is going through a phase of change in the way
they operate, Today Industry is looking at hiring qualifications and skill requirements of young
graduates is seeing a change, Students today have apprehensions of taking up an engineering or medical course as
first choice in education. The young generation is aware of the change and
requirement of skill development than just a degree in a certain course.
Liberalization in the education sector highly depends on stiff and inflexible regulations
and practices adapted by the government. Education Institutions should be given
a free hand in the pattern of accessing students, written examinations with
text books is passee, Today educationist are looking to access students with
more practical and research based approach. A technical course as Hotel
Management needs to focus on the latest developments in the Industry today, The
Food and Beverage industry is witnessing new trends as:
Food available on Cell phone – Food is just a call away,
Zomato, Swiggy, Fresh Menu are some preferred applications available on our
cell phone, with no hassle food delivery at any location.
Breakfast – Buffet breakfast has become a popular meal and
an attraction at any hotel, Hotels are providing a wide spread of breakfast
buffet for their guest to start the day with, Travelers today look forward to this
option which is mostly included in Room tariff ( CP Plan), Fresh food
ingredients on the menu is in demand, fresh and nutritious food than processed
or packed food.
Parlor Cafes – Latest trend catching up is Beauty parlors
with an attached café, mini meals, healthy options in snacks, non alcoholic
drinks are part of the menu. So while one is into beauty treatment which would
last for an a couple of hours food and beverage is served to guest.
Latest restaurant trend today is where restaurants provide
alcohol by the bottle at competitive prises as local wine shops, where guest
are encouraged to buy a bottle of alcohol, if unfinished can be deposited at
the restaurant bar store who will store the bottle for you until next visit.
Single dish
restaurants – popular 100 pancakes, Waffle house, House of kathi rolls, these
restaurants provide one dish in several styles and flavors.
Franchising has become popular with trending and well
established brands, a new entrepreneur gets to start off his business with an
established name in the market, while doing so
he needs to keep up with the standards, quality, quantity – value for
money. Support from parent company is offered in terms of training support and
some financial support depending of company.
As it is said the currency for the 21st century
will be education and innovation, the present generation needs education and
guidance on hands on operations, practicing skills till they are masters of
their area of work is way forward, Industry is starving for employees who are
skill trained. To bridge this gap we need the Industry to come forward and work
with educational institutes to develop workforce who will take up jobs offered.
At ITM IHM we have designed a Diploma course in culinary operations, where students
are trained in a specific area in the kitchen, while giving them overall
kitchen experience with industry exposure, this course encourages students to
become skilled chefs in tandoor, south Indian, breakfast chef, continental
chef, Indian speciality etc.
ITM IHM also offers Diploma in Patisserie and confectionary
to hone the skills of students interested in the Bakery and confectionary
department.
The Certificate course in Food and Beverage Service aims at
developing restaurant service skills, bar operations and banqueting skills.
ITH IHM has its presence in Mumbai and NaviMumbai.
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