Department of Hotel Management

Department of Hotel Management

The Department of Hotel Management in Jairams Arts and Science College, Karur offers a well-rounded program that combines academic rigor with practical training to prepare students for dynamic careers in the hospitality industry. Through specialized facilities, industry collaborations, internships, and extra-curricular activities, students gain the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to excel in hotel management, food and beverage services, event planning, tourism, and other hospitality-related fields. This comprehensive approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the global hospitality sector.

Academic Programs

B.Sc. Hotel Management

Vision

The vision of the Department of Hotel Management typically focuses on producing competent, skilled, and ethical hospitality professionals who can meet the challenges of the global hospitality industry

Mission

Academic Excellence: Offering a robust curriculum that includes theory and practical training in hotel management, catering, food and beverage services, and tourism.

Industry Collaboration: Partnering with industry leaders, hospitality chains, and professionals to provide internships, industry visits, and job placements for students.

Skill Development: Providing opportunities for students to gain practical experience and develop managerial, operational, and interpersonal skills required in the hospitality sector.

Research and Innovation: Encouraging research in hospitality management, sustainability, customer service, and tourism trends to drive innovation in the industry.

Activities

Organizing food festivals, hospitality fairs, theme nights, and banquets that allow students to apply their learning in planning, coordination, and execution.

Participating in cooking competitions, bartending contests, event planning challenges, and management simulations where students can demonstrate their expertise in hospitality.

Formation of student clubs like the Hospitality Management Society, which organizes events, social gatherings, and community outreach programs.

Organizing social initiatives such as food drives, environmental sustainability campaigns, or offering hospitality services at charitable events.

Facilities

Equipped with modern kitchen appliances, commercial-grade equipment, and professional kitchen settings for preparing and presenting various cuisines.

Mock restaurant setups with professional service equipment like trays, cutlery, glassware, and bar stations where students learn the art of service, cocktail mixing, and fine dining etiquette.

Simulated front desk setups with telephone systems, reservation software, and check-in/check-out stations.

Mock hotel rooms, laundry facilities, cleaning equipment, and supplies where students can learn proper cleaning techniques, room preparation, and guest service.

Access to industry-standard software for reservations, front-office operations, housekeeping, and inventory management.

Skills Development

Culinary and Food Production techniques

Food and Beverage Service techniques

Operation of hotel management software (PMS, POS systems)

Cultural sensitivity and customer service orientation.

Hospitality business management and entrepreneurship

Room preparation and maintenance techniques, Interior design, décor, and flower arrangement basics

Reservation management, Guest handling and Front desk operations

Career Opportunities

Hotels & Resorts (Operations, Management)

Restaurants & Catering Companies

Cruise Lines & Airlines (In-flight Services)

Event Management Companies

Tourism Boards & Travel Agencies

Food and Beverage Industry: Quality control and formulation of food products and additives.

Entrepreneurship (Start-ups in Food & Hospitality)

Civil Services and Competitive Exams.