Chef Oversees the Daily Food Service Operation at Restaurants, Hotels Or Other Food Service Establishments
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Chef oversees the daily food service operation at restaurants, hotels or other food service establishments. Chef directs cooks in kitchen, may participate in preparation and seasoning of food items and provide a supervisory and leadership role. Chefs are people who have an innate passion for food. They must not only have the necessary talent to consistently produce tasty dishes, but they must also have exceptional management skills so that there are no major setbacks in the kitchen. Chefs must be able to work under pressure, and they must be dependable people. People with good palettes and presentation skills can generally succeed as chefs. We would suggest that when you plan on joining any hotel management college ensure that the degree they offer to you at the end of the course is recognised by Government of India/AICTE/ UGC or even by the National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). Some of the best hotel management colleges in India are listed below: Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Goa Admission The admission to the various courses in the hotel management is based on the hotel management entrance exam. The selection in the various courses is based on NCHMCT JEE 2018 conducted in the month of April. The application for the same is out in the month December. Apart from this there are various others hotel management entrance exam, conducted by the big hotel chains for admission in the own training institutes. Recruiters The most common recruiters offering the job in this field are as following: Ambassador Group of Hotels Oberoi Group of Hotels Sarovar Park Group of Hotels ITDC Group of Hotels Jaypee Group of Hotels K Raheja Group of Hotels Le Meridien Group of Hotels Taj Group of Hotels Salary The amount of money a chef makes depends primarily on their level of experience, their job title and most importantly, where they work. Executive chefs working at 5-star restaurants receive the most money, while an executive chef earns around Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh a month. A kitchen management trainee makes about Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 a month. A sous chef in a leading hotel can draw Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 70,000 a month Colleges We would suggest that when you plan on joining any hotel management college ensure that the degree they offer to you at the end of the course is recognised by Government of India/AICTE/ UGC or even by the National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). Some of the best hotel management colleges in India are listed below: Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Goa Admission The admission to the various courses in the hotel management is based on the hotel management entrance exam. The selection in the various courses is based on NCHMCT JEE conducted in the month of April. The application for the same is out in the month December. Apart from this there are various others hotel management entrance exam, conducted by the big hotel chains for admission in the own training institutes. Recruiters The most common recruiters offering the job in this field are as following: Ambassador Group of Hotels Oberoi Group of Hotels Sarovar Park Group of Hotels ITDC Group of Hotels Jaypee Group of Hotels K Raheja Group of Hotels Le Meridien Group of Hotels Taj Group of Hotels Salary The salary in this field depends upon the organization in which you are working and your job profile. If you are working with the five-star hotel chains then the starting salary could be anything around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month. After some experience the salary could be anywhere between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 45,000 per month. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi [Outlook Rank:1 | India Today Rank:1] Location: New Delhi Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE Established in 1962, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi was the second institute to be set up under the Ministry of Food. The first institute to be established under this ministry was Dadar Catering College, Bombay which is now known as IHM Mumbai. IHM Delhi was set-up by the Government of India (GoI) under the guidance of Sir Belfield Smith. Programmes on offer at IHM Delhi are as follows: MSc in Hospitality Administration MSc in Dietetics & Food Service Management Post Graduate Diploma in BSc in Hospitality & Hotel Accommodation Operations & Administration Management Diploma in Food & Beverage Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery Service Craftsmanship Course in Food Craftsmanship Course in Food & Production & Patisserie Beverage Service The eligibility criterion for each of the course on offer by IHM Delhi is different. View the eligibility criteria for IHM Delhi courses here. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai I[Outlook Rank:2 | India Today Rank:2] Location: Mumbai Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE Earlier known as – Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai, the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai was established in 1954 “by the All India Women’s Central Food Council under the leadership of Late Smt Lilavati Munshi”. Candidates can apply for admission at IHM Mumbai if they have cleared their 10+2 (or its equivalent examination) with English being a (compulsory) subjects pursued by them. Apart from this, aspirants who are appearing for their 10+2 or equivalent exam are also eligible to apply for admission at IHM Mumbai. However, such an admission will be on provisional basis. Programmes on offer at IHM Mumbai are as follows: BSc Degree in Hospitality and Craftsmanship Course in Food & Hotel Administration Beverage Service 12 weeks Certificate Course in 12 weeks Certificate Course in Bartending Cookery 12 weeks Certificate Course in Bakery Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) [Outlook Rank:3] Location: Manipal Admission Through: Marks obtained in qualifying exam (Class XII) Founded in 1986, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) has tie-ups with seven foreign universities. Apart from that, this hotel management college is also “recognised by International Hotel Association (IHA), Paris”. The official website states that aspirants are eligible to apply for admission at WGSHA if they have cleared their 10+2 “A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent preferably with above 50% marks in aggregate”. It has further been shared that, basis marks obtained in the qualifying exam, candidates are shortlisted to attend Group Discussion and Interview. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Chennai Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Chennai [Outlook Rank:4 | India Today Rank:3] Location: Chennai Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Chennai was jointly established by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu in 1963. Informing about how aspirants can secure admissions at IHM Chennai, the official website of this hotel management college shares: “For admission to first year of 3- year degree course in BSc in hospitality & hotel administration under NCHMCT and IGNOU” admissions are done on the basis of “Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) followed by on-line counselling on Merit on All India Level by National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Noida and IGNOU, New Delhi”. Programmes on offer at IHM Chennai are as follows: Master of Science (MSc) in 3 year BSc Degree in Hospitality Hospitality Administration and Hotel Administration Craftsmanship Courses in Food Craftsmanship Courses in Food & Production Beverage Service Post Graduate Diploma Course in Post Graduate Diploma Course in Accommodation Operation & Dietetics & Hospital Food Services Management Certificate Course in Hotel & Diploma Course in Food Production Catering Management Diploma Course in Food Production Diploma Course in Bakery & Confectionery Diploma Course in Front Office Diploma Course in Food and Beverage Services Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Hyderabad [Outlook Rank:5 | India Today Rank:8] Location: Hyderabad Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE Established in 1972 as a Food Craft Institute, IHM Hyderabad was established by the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh. “It was upgraded into the Institute of Hotel Management, in 1984 and in 1986 affiliated to the fold of National Council for Hotel Management, Catering Technology, New Delhi, an autonomous body set up by the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Govt. of India”, informs the official website. Since then, the entire admission process and academic calendar as well as course outline is formulated by the council. Courses on offer at IHM Hyderabad are as mentioned below: BSc Programme in Hospitality & Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Administration Accommodation Operations