BHM-Bachelor of Hotel Management
Bachelor of Hotel Management is an undergraduate program. It conveys knowledge about disparate skills and fundamentals of hospitality and its different sectors. They have studied about the hotel industry as a whole and have ample knowledge about other crucial factors such as hospitality, public relations, customer service, sales, marketing and others.
Students must have good communication and organizational skills. They should have a pleasant personality and an ability to interact with people. They make them feel comfortable. BHM courses are usually divided into six to eight semesters.
Course Highlight:
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Degree
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Bachelors
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Full Form
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Bachelor of Hotel Management
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Duration
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Course Duration of Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM] is 3 Years.
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Age
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Age limit between 19 - 21
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Minimum Percentage
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50%
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Subjects Required
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English
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Average Fees Incurred
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INR 3 - 10 lakhs per annum
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Similar Options of Study
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BHSM, B.Sc (Hotel Management)
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Average Salary Offered
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INR 3 - 6 lakhs per annum
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Distance Education/Correspondence/Online
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Yes.
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Distance Education College
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Acharya Nagarjuna University, Trinity College of Hotel Management
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Top Universities
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WelcomGroup Graduate School of Hotel Management, Department of Hotel Management Christ University, AIMS Institutes, and other popular universities and colleges
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Employment Roles
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General Manager - Hotel, HR Manager, Executive Chef, Restaurant Manager, Duty Manager, Front Desk Receptionist, Executive Housekeeper etc.
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Placement Opportunities
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The Taj Group of Hotels, Marriott International, Inc., ITC Hotels, The Oberoi, The Leela, Hyatt Hotels, Radisson, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, LLC etc
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Popular Courses after BHM
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MHM, PG Diploma in Hotel Management, MBA Executive, MBA Event Management, and others.
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Required Skill Set for BHM:
To make a career in hotel management candidates need to own a service minded point of view.
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Ability to adjust in a crowd/different circumstances
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Outgoing personality
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Pleasant personality
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Polite demeanour
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Flair for creativity
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Customer-oriented approach
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Responsible
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Willingness to work long and odd hours
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Discipline
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Ability to be committed and dedicated to a task
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Confidence
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Good listener
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BHM Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2
- Minimum Marks Required: 50% to 60%
- Age Requirement: The upper limit for the course is 22 years for the general category and 25 years for reserved category.
Admission Process:
- Admission is on the basis of UGAT - Under Graduate Aptitude Test conducted by AIMA, All India Management Association.
- Some universities like Christ University & GD Goenka School of Hospitality conduct their own entrance tests.
- Few colleges also offer merit-based admissions on the basis of class 12th results like Manipal University.
BHM Entrance Exams:
- National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [NCHMCT]
- International Institute of Hotel Management [IIHM] conducts an Electronic Common Hotel Admission Test [eCHAT]
- Under Graduate Aptitude Test [UGAT]
- Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination Hotel Management [UPSEE BHMCT]
- Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test [MAH HM CET]
- West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Hotel Management [WBJEE HM]
Course Curriculum for BHM:
The subjects taught in BHM courses differ from college to college. The BHM course is offered at some colleges as a three-year programme while at some it is a four-year course.
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Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Industry
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Food & Beverage Service
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Food Production
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Front Office Operations
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Business Communication
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Accommodation Operation
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Bakery
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Hospitality Accounting
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Accommodation Management
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Hospitality Information Systems
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Food Science & Nutrition
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Corporate Finance
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Global Food Trends
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Food Safety Management Systems
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Human Resources Management
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Travel & Tourism
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Hospitality Facility Planning
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Hospitality Marketing
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Indian Heritage & Culture
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Business Law and Ethics
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Environment Sustainability
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Entrepreneurship Development
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Foreign Language (any one)
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English
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There are some theory subjects, candidates who pursue BHM course also need to attempt and clear practical papers in subjects such as Food Production, Front Office, Food & Beverage Service and HouseKeeping.
Top Colleges:
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Institute Name
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Admission Process
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Type of Institute
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Average Fee
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WelcomGroup Graduate School of Hotel Management, Karnataka
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Merit-Based
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Private
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INR 14.42 Lakhs
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Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bangalore
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AIHMCT WAT Entrance Exam
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Government
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INR 7 Lakhs
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Department of Hotel Management Christ University, Bangalore
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Merit-Based
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Deemed to be University
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INR 5 Lakhs
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AIMS Institutes, Bangalore
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Merit-Based
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Private
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INR 4.8 Lakhs
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Amity University, Lucknow
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Merit-Based
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Private
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INR 6 Lakhs
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Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanad
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Entrance Exam Based
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Private
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INR 3.13 Lakhs
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KLE Society's Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore
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PUC and 10+2
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Private
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INR 1 Lakh
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Garden City University, Bangalore
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Entrance Exam Based
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Private
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INR 6.15 Lakhs
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International Institute of Hotel Management, Ahmedabad
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IIHM ECHAT Exam
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Private
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INR 5.82 Lakhs
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Distance Education:
A Bachelor of Hotel Management course can also be chased from distance learning.
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Universities/Institutes
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Location
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Total Fee
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Acharya Nagarjuna University
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Andhra Pradesh
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INR 35,865
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Trinity College of Hotel Management
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Telangana
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INR 2.4 Lakhs
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MaharshiDayanand University
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Rohtak
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INR 96,000
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Benefits of distance education :
- The study material is provided through postal service, emails, pen drives, and online classes.
- The course fee is usually less than pursuing the course from regular college.
Syllabus:
BHM syllabus covers subjects related to nutrition, hotel accountancy, facility planning, food safety, and other subjects. The BHM course duration is normally 3 years comprising 6 semesters
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Hotel Engineering
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Communication
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Foundation Course in Food Production-I
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Accountancy
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Foundation Course in Front Office-I
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Nutrition
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Foundation Course in Food and Beverage Service-I
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Foundation Course in Tourism
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Application of Computers
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Foundation Course in Food Production-II
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Principles of Food Science
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Foundation Course in Front Office-II
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Foundation Course in Accommodation Operations-I
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Foundation Course in Food and Beverage Service-II
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Foundation Course in Accommodation Operations-II
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Food Production Operations
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Human Resource Management
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Front Office Operations
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Management in Tourism
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Food and Beverage Operations
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Industrial Training
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Accommodation Operations
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Communication Skills in English
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Food Safety and Quality
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Research Methodology
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Hotel Accountancy
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Food and Beverage Control
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Semester 5 and Semester 6
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Facility Planning
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Food and Beverage Management
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Front Office Management
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Accommodation Management
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Advanced Food Operations Management
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Strategic Management
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Advanced Food and Beverage Operations
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Financial Management
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Research Project
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Guest Lectures
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Job Profiles :
- Candidates can either examine pursuing a master’s degree Masters in Hotel Management, Masters in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, MSc in Hotel Management, MBA in Hotel Management etc.
- Many five-star hotels also offer internships to students.
- Popular job profiles in which BHM graduates are hired by hotels are Front office executives, Food and Beverage executive, steward, air hostess/ flight steward etc.
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Job Profile
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Description
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Average Salary Offered
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Kitchen Chef
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They basically prepare food for hotels.Their role is to plan the dining menu, manage the kitchen, waiters, and other managing other things.
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INR 2.95 Lakhs
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Front Desk Officer
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They oversees employees performances and makes decisions that are in line with policies of the organization
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INR 3.06 Lakhs
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Accounting Manager
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They keep a look at the accounting transactions of the firm
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INR 7.16 Lakhs
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Executive Housekeepers
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They perform the short and long term planning and management of the hotel’s operations.
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INR 4.75 Lakhs
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Catering Officer
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They are responsible for the day-to-day running of food services.
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INR 5.09 Lakhs
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Cabin Crew
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Their role is to assure the comfort and safety of air passengers.
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INR 5.09 Lakhs
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Top Recruiters:
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Ambassador Group of Hotels
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Mansingh Group of Hotels
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Oberoi Group of Hotels
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Sarovar Park Group of Hotels
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Sinclairs Group of Hotels
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Best Western Group of Hotels
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Casino Group of Hotels
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Clarks Group of Hotels
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Fortune Park Group of Hotels
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ITDC Group of Hotels
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Jaypee Group of Hotels
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K Raheja Group of Hotels
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Le Meridien Group of Hotels
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Taj Group of Hotels
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Tulip Star Group of Hotels
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Welcome Heritage Group of Hotels
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Holiday Inn Group of Hotels
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HRH Group of Hotels
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ITC Group of Hotels
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Accor Hotels
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