{"id":106693,"date":"2025-05-24T12:29:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.krmangalam.edu.in\/?p=106693"},"modified":"2026-03-27T06:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T06:26:36","slug":"careers-in-hotel-management-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.krmangalam.edu.in\/blog\/careers-in-hotel-management-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers You Can Pursue with a Hotel Management Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pursuing a hotel management degree is like living the life of your favourite reality TV show, and here you are the winner. It is a good choice for the people who are looking to make a career in the hospitality industry. Graduates get a lot of options after completing a hotel management programme, like restaurant manager, food & beverages manager, front office manager, wedding planner and many more. What do you plan to be as the winner? The options are endless. But to make the dream come true, you need to enrol yourself in a hotel management degree course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At K.R. Mangalam University (KRMU), the School of Hotel Management & Catering Technology offers the <\/span>B.A. (Hons. \/ Hons. with Research) Culinary Arts<\/span><\/i> and the <\/span>Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (B.HMCT.)<\/span><\/i> programme. KRMU is the best college for hotel management in Delhi NCR.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Pursue a Hotel Management Degree?<\/h2>\n

The reasons to choose a hotel management degree could be many, from a decent salary package to travel opportunities being available or just being inspired by your favourite episode of MasterChef. Whatever the reason, the courses ensure you\u2019ll tap into your creativity in catering while stepping into a dynamic and fulfilling industry. It\u2019s not your typical academic path\u2014it\u2019s more engaging, hands-on, and genuinely enjoyable. The course also offers a good job, safety and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hotel management programmes also offer the chance to learn culinary arts, hospitality management, housekeeping & facility management, and front office management. Students get to learn practical skills in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and aesthetic appeal. You can earn a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from K.R. Mangalam University, one of the top-ranked universities in Delhi NCR.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Choose K.R. Mangalam University?<\/h2>\n

The School of Hotel Management & Catering Technology at KRMU provides complete hospitality management training from end to end. From organising seminars, workshops, to events, everything is taken care of so students get more practical experience. The culinary skills are taught with practical skills in our Basic Training Kitchen, whereas the principles of front office operations are taught through the essentials of front desk management, reservation systems, and guest relations. There are many reasons to choose K.R. Mangalam University to pursue the hotel management degree course, and some of them are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialised Food Production Lab<\/h3>\n

KRMU offers hands-on experience preparing students in the dynamic field of hospitality. The specialised food production lab helps students make food in a controlled environment and tests them for allergens. Tools like the substance\/parameter checker help to show coloured reactions between unknown drugs and reagents, which can indicate a chemical interaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialised Training Restaurant with Bar<\/h3>\n

The students can practice their service in this restaurant with a bar which fully resembles an authentic place. The place has all the required practice material for different types of alcohols: whisky, wine, and vodka, as well as mixers, coffee makers, and a set of crockery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reception & Front Office Lab<\/h3>\n

With a real feeling of a hotel\u2019s reception, we at KRMU prepare the students with how to deal with real-life scenarios. The lab includes a reception, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a bookstand with books and magazines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guest Room Lab<\/h3>\n

As the name suggests, here students are taught how to manage the room of a guest at their hotel, from folding bed sheets to creating good-looking designs from hand towels. The students are also asked to dress fresh and look sharp.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit to Luxury Hotels<\/h3>\n

K.R. Mangalam takes their students on trips to luxury hotels as an industry visit. The hotels include The Leela Palace, ITC, Manesar, Roseate, New Delhi, Monin Beverages, and Trident Oberoi, Gurugram etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, K.R. Mangalam University is also better than traditional colleges in many ways; we offer a balance of management and operations with two generic internships and one specialised internship for the students. Our focus is to make students global service professionals. KRMU is known as the best college for hotel management\u200b.<\/span><\/p>\n

Course Details of Hotel Management Courses at KRMU<\/h2>\n

Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (B.HMCT.)<\/h3>\n

B.HMCT. is a comprehensive and specialised undergraduate programme that blends the art of hospitality management with the science of catering technology. It is a four-year programme. The course offers internships and placement opportunities in five-star hotels, airlines, cruises, and clubs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore the semester-wise syllabus of the B.HMCT. programme<\/a> below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

YEAR 01<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Semester 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Semester 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Food and Beverage Production I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Beverage Production-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Accommodation Operations-I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Accommodation Operations-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Food and Beverage Production Lab-I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Beverage Service Lab-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Accommodation Operations-Lab-I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Nutrition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Value-Added Course<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Verbal Ability<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Food & Beverage Service \u2013 I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Clubs and Societies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Hygiene, Sanitation and First Aid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Beverage Service-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Food and Beverage Service Lab-I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Beverage Production Lab-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Foundations of Business<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Accommodation Operations Lab-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

–<\/span><\/td>\n\n

PC Tools for Hospitality Industry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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YEAR 02<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Semester 3<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Semester 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Industrial Training-I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Beverage Production-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Accommodation Operations-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Beverage Service Lab-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Introduction to Events Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Communication & Personality Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Service-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Production Lab-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Accommodation Operations Lab-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sales and Marketing for Service Industry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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YEAR 03<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Semester 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Semester 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Production-IV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Bakery and Patisserie<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Accommodation Operations-IV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Accommodation Operations-V<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Service Lab-IV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Food and Beverage Service Lab-V<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Travel and Tourism Services<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hotel Laws and Licensing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Arithmetic and Reasoning Skills-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Digital Marketing and AI<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Service-IV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Service-V<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Production Lab-IV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Bakery and Patisserie Lab<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Accommodation Operations Lab-IV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Accommodation Operations Lab-V<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Financial Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Leadership and Team Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Community Service<\/span><\/td>\n\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

YEAR 04<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Semester 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Semester 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Specialization I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Industrial Training-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Specialization III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Entrepreneurship Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Specialization II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Facility Planning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Career Planning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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–<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Programme Fee Per Year: <\/b>Rs.1,95,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/b>Eligibility Criteria: <\/b>The student must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognised board\/university in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Jobs Available<\/b>
\n<\/span><\/h4>\n

The table below shows the various job roles that a B.HMCT graduate can pursue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Job Role\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Average Salary Per Year* (In Rs)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food & Beverage Section Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2,80,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Operations Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

8,85,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Customer Relationship Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4,37,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Event Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

7,85,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Housekeeping Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Note: <\/b>The salary mentioned above are sourced from various sources on the internet. Hence, they can vary.<\/span><\/p>\n

B.A. (Hons. \/ Hons. with Research) Culinary Arts<\/a><\/h3>\n

It is a four-year programme in which students learn the basics of cooking, baking, food presentation and more. The programme allows students to understand human civilisation through their choices of food, in both past and present. The graduates of culinary arts are responsible for creating new menu concepts and applying their knowledge creatively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore the semester-wise syllabus of the B.A. (Hons. \/ Hons. with Research) Culinary Arts programme below. <\/span><\/p>\n

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YEAR 01<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Semester 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food and Beverage Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Introduction to Culinary Principles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rooms Division Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Indian Sweets and Desserts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Basics of Bakery and Confectionary<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Slow Food and Gastronomic Practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Value-Added Course<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Campus to Corporate Level-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food Production Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Open Elective<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nutrition, Health & Safety Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Food Safety<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Campus to Corporate Level-I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Regional Indian Cuisine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hotel French<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

–<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Value-Added Course<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

YEAR 02<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Semester 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Semester 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Pan Asian Cuisine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Industrial Training-I<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food Production and Culinary Arts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Digital Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Value-Added Course<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Advanced Bakery and Pastry Arts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Financial Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Campus to Corporate Level-III<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

YEAR 03<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Semester 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Semester 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Gourmet Desserts and Artisanal Breads<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Sustainability in Hospitality Industry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Kitchen Planning and Design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Garde Manger<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Entrepreneurship Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Patisserie Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Mediterranean Cuisine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

European Cuisine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food Blogging and Photography<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Function of Food and Chef’s Employment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Open Elective<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Open Elective<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

YEAR 04<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Semester 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Semester 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Specialization: Culinary<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Research Methodology<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Leadership Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Statistics for Research<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Pan Asian Cookery with Vegan Option<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Dissertation Report or<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Pop up Restaurant Project<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Industrial Training-II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Specialization: Bakery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Research Ethics and Tools for Plagiarism<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Leadership Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Business and Professional Ethics<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Hot, Cold, and Frozen Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Bakesale Project<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Spanish and Mexican Cuisines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Chocolate and Sugar Work<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Programme Fee Per Year: <\/b>Rs. 2,25,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria<\/b>: The student must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognised board\/university in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jobs Available<\/b>
\n<\/span><\/h4>\n

The table below shows the various job roles that B.A. (Hons. \/ Hons. with Research) Culinary Arts graduates can pursue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Job Role\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Average Salary Per Year* (In Rs)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Food Scientist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4,38,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Kitchen or Culinary Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Executive Chef<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

11,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nutritionist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5,50,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Sous Chef<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5,00,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Note: <\/b>The salary mentioned above are sourced from various sources on the internet. Hence, they can vary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

A bachelor’s degree in hotel management could be your dream come true, with so many perks and top-level educational services available at K.R. Mangalam University, like specialised training, visits to luxury hotels, and availability of labs, making it the perfect choice for students. After graduating, students can get freedom in the job selection, as the course offers unlimited opportunities to the students. At KRMU, you can choose the hotel management degree of your choice, from Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (B.HMCT)<\/a><\/strong> to B.A. (Hons. \/ Hons. with Research) in Culinary Arts. Admissions are going on; apply now and venture into the world of hospitality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: Career Opportunities With A Hotel Management Degree<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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FAQs<\/h2>\n \n\n \n
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What is the difference between B.HMCT & B.A. (Hons.\/Hons. With Research) in Culinary Arts?<\/h3>\n

B.HMCT (Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology) offers a broad focus on hospitality operations, including hotel management, food production, front office, and housekeeping. In contrast, B.A. (Hons.\/Hons. with Research) in Culinary Arts is more specialised, emphasising advanced culinary skills, food science, and gastronomic innovation for aspiring chefs and culinary professionals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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What all is offered in the specialised food production lab at KRMU?<\/h3>\n

The specialised food production lab offers Paushtika (an AI to improve cattle health), 101 PURE (offers real peanut taste with no chemicals or artificial flavours), Sortbot\/Petguard (automated waste sorting with AI), and Substance\/Parameter (a coloured reaction between an unknown drug and reagent indicates a chemical interaction).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Who are the top recruiters from the industry?<\/h3>\n

The top recruiters at KRMU are The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, The Westins, ITC Hotels, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt, and Radisson Blu.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n