ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY

Category: HOSPITALITY

Course Overview

The Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology (1 Year) is a specialized programme designed to prepare students for technical and operational roles in the hospitality and catering industry.

This course provides training in hotel operations, catering technology, kitchen operations, food service techniques, customer handling, and hospitality communication.
It is ideal for those who want fast-track professional skills to begin a career in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and food service establishments.

Semester 1: Foundations of Hotel & Catering Technology

Core Subjects

• Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Industry

• Basics of Hotel Management

• Front Office Operations – Level 1

• Housekeeping Operations – Level 1

• Fundamentals of Food Production

• Food Safety, Hygiene & Sanitation

Catering Technology – Basics (Part 1)

• Introduction to Catering Technology

• Types of Catering (Outdoor, Indoor, Institutional)

• Catering Equipment & Layout

• Catering Terminology

• Basics of Kitchen Tools & Technology

Skill Development

• English for Hospitality

• Professional Grooming & Behaviour

• Computer & POS (Point of Service) Basics

Semester 2: Advanced Food Service, Catering Technology & Hotel Operations

Core Subjects

• Food Production Techniques (Indian & Continental)

• Bakery & Confectionery Basics

• Food & Beverage Service – Level 1

• Restaurant Operations & Table Service

• Banquet & Event Service Basics

• Hospitality Accounting & Cost Management

Catering Technology – Applied (Part 2)

• Menu Planning & Catering Costing

• Bulk Cooking Technology

• Catering Workflow & Operations

• Food Transportation & Distribution Technology

• Outdoor Catering Planning

Skill Development

• Customer Service Skills

• Workplace Communication

• Time Management & Teamwork

Practical Training (Mandatory)

Students undergo practical training in:

• Front Office Operations

• Housekeeping Skills

• Kitchen & Food Production Labs

• Restaurant & Catering Service

• Buffet Setup & Banquet Service

An internship or industrial training (2–3 months) may be included depending on the institution.

Career Opportunities

After successful completion, students can work in:

Job Roles

• Catering Assistant / Catering Supervisor

• Hotel Front Office Assistant

• Housekeeping Attendant

• Food & Beverage Service Associate

• Commis (Kitchen Assistant)

• Restaurant Crew / Service Executive

• Banquet/Event Service Staff

• Hospitality Technician

Industries

• Hotels & Resorts

• Restaurants & Cafés

• Catering Companies

• Industrial/Institutional Catering

• Banquet Halls

• Cruise Lines

• Airline/Railway Catering

• Event Management Firms