Anyone working in a commercial kitchen – be it a restaurant, a resort or a cruise ship – knows that you’re never just a Chef.. The categorization of functions, skills and leaderships has resulted in a hierarchy that is systematic but complex. The Kitchen Brigade – of Brigade de Cuisine in French – is a century old hierarchy which is commonly followed today. Everyone in the kitchens from the Executive Chef to the Dishwashers has been assembled using this universally…
It’s easy enough to live for the moment and be generous with our spendings. However you do not need a financial expert to remind you that being adult isn’t that easy. As you read this time is flowing and in a few years there are going to be certain life goals that you would need to achieve. Rather than being caught by surprise, wouldn’t it be wiser to prepare for them while you still can? Where do you see yourself…
The concept of Work-Life Balance didn’t really come into picture until the 1990’s. This was mainly because of the increase in the number of working women around the world. Today however we hear people across all industries – and genders – voicing the need for work-life balance. What really is work-life balance? This term means maintaining the prioritization between Work and Lifestyle. Work is mainly your career, ambition and Lifestyle constitutes of health, family, leisure and pleasure. So what’s the…
Interviews have commonly carried the most weight in job recruitment processes. They make for perceptible proofs of your skills and personality and can typically make or break your career. Interviews today are a lot more informal. What was earlier an oral question & answer session has today transformed into a conversation which gives you and the interviewer the chance to be genuine. However there are certain questions which have consistently being asked over time. Here’s a list of these questions…
The obvious question arises – What is Personal Branding? Most products or services we avail of today has a particular Branding i.e. a certain unique name, identity and property that we remember them for. Take Amul, which has successfully branded itself as India’s very own product available throughout the country and beyond. Or Tata’s Nano which is the first car you think of in terms of affordability. Similarly in a scenario where the job market is bursting with hospitality graduates,…
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a Résumé, Cover Letter and Bio Data? While all three are part of the application processes for both colleges and jobs, the difference lies in their purpose based on which each has varied lengths and formats. This post will cover the basic difference in both purpose and format to help you in your career. Cover Letter A Cover Letter is meant to provide a brief introduction of the applicant and is typically…
So you’ve shortlisted a few job roles. You’ve sent in your CV and Job Application. What happens next? Various companies handle recruitment in multiple ways. While Personal Interviews are what we all prepare ourselves for, some firms have other Hiring Rounds that you as an applicant must be ready to encounter. Each round has its own preparation and significance that you must understand and face accordingly. Telephonic Interviews Phone interviews are convenient in saving both cost and time. These can…
There was a time, only a few decades back, when the question of Job History never arose. Employees stayed at that one organisation their whole careers, aligning their personal goals to fit the traditional work hierarchy. Promotion and raises were relied upon and alternate jobs weren’t so readily available. Today we live in a country where 1 in every 4 employees is willing to shift jobs at any given time. Our fast paced economic growth has resulted in a high…
Have you realised how a Job Application Email is your one opportunity to create that first impression? Every error reflects carelessness while every misconception depicts ignorance. Here are a few tips for drafting that ideal email. Include your Name & Aspiring Job Title in the Subject Line There are high chances that the vacancy you’re applying for isn’t the only one available. Subject lines such as ‘Application for a Job’ fails to make an impression and is just another application…
It is ironic that one of the major pitfalls of the leisure and hospitality industry is the stress many of its employees face. Stress is present in all other sectors as well, but not is as significant as in the hospitality industry where it is difficult to openly show true feelings in view of guests and clients. Hospitality jobs often involve long, irregular hours, as well as time away from families on important holidays. When most people are de-stressing and…