Mr. Anniruddha Das is presently working as the Principal at Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata. A visionary leader, having noteworthy experience of 28 years in the field of hospitality industry and education, he has always been enthusiastic towards educating the youth. He has made an outstanding contribution in academics, specifically in hospitality organizations and reputed hospitality institutes by disseminating quality education to students and leading faculty. 

GNIHM Kolkata

How does your institute differentiate itself from competition?

“Keeping abreast with latest changes and offering diverse skill set”

In order to cater to the current requirements of the dynamic Hospitality Industry, GNIHM tunes its curriculum by soliciting inputs from the Industry stalwarts. Also, through experiential learning at GNIHM, students learn problem solving and decision making skills and broaden their outlook. Because of the diverse culture on the campus, students learn to respect diversity and develop empathy towards each other. Through various events and activities students learn to be a team player and lead the team, if needed. GNIHM boasts of modern equipped practical labs and teaching techniques, offering a wealth of online learning material in the form of lectures and practical videos specially developed by the GNIHM Faculty team. 

What initiatives at GNIHM are helping students become more industry ready?

“Practical training in industries and professional skill enhancement”

GNIHM promotes Experiential Learning and Application in its curriculum by including case studies, lab work, research-based assignments, field trips, etc. Students are exposed to dynamic industrial environments through internships, practicum, short-term industry projects, seminars and webinars, food festivals, etc. GNIHM lays immense emphasis on soft skills development of the student, to develop professional etiquettes, networking abilities and interpersonal skills – attributes which are integral to a successful hospitality professional.

What are the key attributes a student must possess in the Hospitality Industry?

“Communication, behaviour and strong patience”

In the Hospitality Industry, students must have good communication skills, especially, good spoken English skills, a hospitable nature and ability to work in a team, and lead a team as and when required. He/She must be open-minded with a positive attitude to learn, and have patience, readiness for hard work and admirable listening skills also. 

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How do you tend to develop professional skills among your students?

“More participation and interactions for multi-fold development”

We train them to be disciplined with a professional body language and maintenance of strict grooming standards. Punctuality and regularity in class is an unbound rule at GNIHM. We motivate them to become proactive in learning, and practice creativity and originality in work, sincerity in academics and practical work through various interactive sessions. Skills such as teamwork, interpersonal and people skills, critical reflective thinking, problem-solving, planning, listening and clear understanding of the industry are inculcated in students. Hospitality specific skills, events, sales, promotion, overall food related skills and lodging management are also dissipated on a regular basis. 

What are the latest programs that you’re offering at GNIHM best for students?

“Industry-relevant and practical coverage courses”

GNIHM offers a vast pool of Hospitality Programmes, at the Master’s level, at the Bachelor’s level and at the Diploma level, which cater to the needs of students coming from different cross-sections of societies, academic qualification levels and professional needs. We have B.Sc. and MBA programmes in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, BA International Culinary Arts and Diploma in Hotel Operations, Food Production & Bakery, Food & Beverage Service, Accommodation Operations, etc. With all these programmes, students get exposure to modern culinary techniques, learn latest plate presentation skills, get practical guidance from celebrity chefs in the college kitchens and get international culinary exposure in their internship placements in five star hotels abroad.

What are you doing to improve campus placements for your current students?

“Highly specific training, screening and selection of candidates”

GNIHM has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that looks into the placement of final year students. The faculty members together with the training and placement officers screen the students and match the profiles with the candidate profiles of various recruitment companies. The method of screening includes objective-type tests on the hospitality core subjects, mock panel interviews, group discussions, student presentations and extempore speaking on current topics. The institute also conducts Specialization Classes in the Final Semester of the course, along with Soft Skill and Grooming Classes, to get the students ready for facing Campus Interviews. Every year, the institute invites top-notch companies to conduct placement drives, and students are selected for different types of roles depending upon their skills and abilities.

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What sort of companies are students placed in by your Institute?

“Reputed national and international hospitality and related groups”

Recruiters from a wide variety of industries – hotels, restaurant chains, catering companies, hospitals, airlines, retail industry, BPOs & KPOs, event management companies, facility management organizations, etc. visit the GNIHM campus for conducting Campus Interviews. The institute’s placement record in the last five years has been excellent. Students get recruited as Management Trainees, Operational Trainees and at Associate levels, depending upon the recruiter’s employment policies, interview performance and course undergone at the institute. Some of the renowned corporate recruiters are Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Taj Group of Hotels, JW Marriot, ITC Hotels, Hyatt Group of Hotels, Novotel, Holiday Inn, Hilton Hotels, Ritz Carlton, Orchid Group of Hotels, Spicejet, Indigo Airlines, Aditya Birla, Spencers, etc.