CAREER PATH

After completing a short-term Diploma in Hospitality Management course at Garden City University (GCU), you will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue various exciting career paths in the hospitality industry. Some of the trending career paths that open up for you include:

• Hotel Management Trainee: Many hotels and resorts offer management trainee programs to fresh graduates. This role provides you with hands-on experience in different departments, allowing you to gain a comprehensive understanding of hotel operations.
• Front Office Associate/Receptionist: As a front office associate, you will be responsible for welcoming guests, handling check-ins and check-outs, managing reservations, and providing excellent customer service. Companies that recruit for this role in India include: Taj Hotels, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, ITC Hotels, Marriott International, Accor Hotels.
• Food and Beverage Service Staff: This role involves serving guests in restaurants, banquets, or catering services. You will take orders, serve food and beverages, and ensure guest satisfaction. Companies that often recruit for food and beverage service staff in India include: The Leela Palace Hotels and Resorts, The Lalit Hotels, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group.
• Housekeeping Associate: Housekeeping associates are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in hotels, resorts, or other hospitality establishments. This includes cleaning guest rooms, public areas, and ensuring a pleasant and comfortable environment for guests. Companies that recruit housekeeping associates in India include: Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels Group, Lemon Tree Hotels, ITC Hotels, The Park Hotels.
• Event Management Assistant: In this role, you will assist event planners or coordinators in organizing and executing events, conferences, weddings, and other functions. You will handle logistics, vendor coordination, and ensure smooth event operations. Companies in India that hire event management assistants include: Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Percept Limited, E-Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Fountainhead MKTG, Cineyug Celebrations.
• Guest Relations Executive: Guest relations executives focus on providing excellent customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout their stay. They handle guest inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a memorable experience. Companies in India that hire guest relations executives include: The Oberoi Group, Taj Hotels, The Leela Palace Hotels and Resorts, ITC Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group.
• Sales and Marketing Associate: Sales and marketing associates assist in promoting hotels, resorts, or hospitality services to potential clients. They engage in sales activities, conduct market research, and assist in developing marketing strategies. Companies in India that recruit for sales and marketing associates include: Accor Hotels, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, The Indian Hotels Company Limited (Tata Group), Lemon Tree Hotels.