
Diploma in Hotel management (Food science)
Diploma in Hotel Management and Food Science (2 Years)
First Year
1. Introduction to Hotel Industry
- History and growth of the hospitality industry
- Types of hotels and accommodation
- Organizational structure of hotels
- Departments and their roles
2. Food Production & Culinary Arts – I
- Introduction to cooking
- Kitchen hierarchy and roles
- Basic cooking methods (boiling, roasting, frying, etc.)
- Equipment and utensils
- Food commodities (vegetables, cereals, pulses, etc.)
3. Food & Beverage Service – I
- Introduction to F&B industry
- Types of food service outlets
- Table layouts and types of service
- Restaurant etiquettes
- Types of menus and meal courses
4. Front Office Operations – I
- Introduction to front office
- Reservation systems
- Guest check-in/check-out procedures
- Telephone handling
- Role in guest satisfaction
5. Housekeeping Operations – I
- Role of housekeeping in hospitality
- Cleaning equipment and agents
- Room layout and cleaning procedures
- Bed-making and linen management
- Pest control and safety measures
6. Food Science and Nutrition – I
- Basics of food science
- Nutrients and their functions
- Balanced diet
- Food groups and food pyramid
- Cooking and nutrient loss
7. Communication Skills
- Basics of spoken and written English
- Hospitality communication
- Guest interaction
- Professional grooming and body language
8. Computer Fundamentals
- Introduction to MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Hotel reservation systems (basic)
- Email and internet usage
- Introduction to PMS (Property Management Software)
Second Year
1. Food Production & Culinary Arts – II
- Continental and Indian cuisine
- Bakery and confectionery basics
- Quantity food production
- Kitchen planning and costing
- Food presentation and plating
2. Food & Beverage Service – II
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Bar setup and equipment
- Beverage service techniques
- Wine types and service
- Billing and order taking
3. Front Office Operations – II
- Guest handling techniques
- Complaint handling
- Night auditing
- Role of technology in front office
- Yield management
4. Housekeeping Operations – II
- Interior decoration and flower arrangement
- Laundry operations
- Lost & found procedures
- Housekeeping control desk
- Budgeting and inventory control
5. Food Science and Nutrition – II
- Food preservation techniques
- Food adulteration and detection
- Food laws and hygiene
- Diet planning for special needs
- Role of functional foods
6. Hotel Accountancy
- Basics of accounting
- Cash and credit handling
- Ledger maintenance
- Profit & loss accounts
- Budgeting in hotels
7. Hospitality Marketing & Sales
- Basics of marketing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Marketing mix in hospitality
- Advertising and promotion strategies
- Online and digital marketing
8. Industrial Training / Internship (4–6 Months)
- On-the-job training in hotel departments:
- Front Office
- Housekeeping
- Food Production
- F&B Service
- Daily log maintenance and report submission