Areas of work in hotel

• General Operations: This includes supervision, co-ordination and administration of all other departments as well as overall financial control.
• Front Office: This includes providing information, making room reservations and taking care of check-ins and check-outs, besides the duties performed by the Personnel Department of any company.
• Sales and Marketing: This includes interaction with travel agents and tour operators as well as other potential corporate clients in order to sell hotel facilities. This department also normally handles advertising and public relations.
• Food and Beverage: This function is the hub of the hotel industry and is responsible for all the food that is prepared and served in the hotel.
• House Keeping: The main function of the housekeeping is to make sure that all rooms are kept in order and all the needs of the guests are met.

Top Employers
The Taj, Oberois, ITDC, ITC, and Welcome Group.

Average Salaries
Entry level salary in the Indian hotel industry is around Rs. 10000 – Rs.13000 per month. The salary grows with your experience and you can expect to earn Rs. 25000 plus after 2-3 years of experience. With the increase in demand for highly skilled resources, salaries are rising very fast.

Study Abroad
Switzerland is the most preferred destination for hotel management courses. A degree or diploma from a Swiss Hotel Management college will give you a competitive edge