HOSPITALITY INSIGHT BY RK : April 2012

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

It’s not the end, it’s just a beginning for Batch 2008-2012

A Fond Farewell at BCIHMCT to the batch of 2008 - 2012 A farewell party in honour of the departing fourth year students was opened with a moving speech by Principal, Mr. RK Bhandari followed by addresses of Deputy Director Administration, Mr. Pradeep Gupta and Program Coordinator, Mr. Gautam Chatterjee. It went on from thank you notes, recounting experiences shared, first time meetings and also an invitation to the Alumini Association of BCIHMCT. Although the formal training and learning has ended for this batch of students, this is a new starting point for them as they are joining the Hotel Industry with new knowledge and experiences to share. Some student representatives spoke on behalf of their peers, about their journey at the college and thanked the faculty members for their continuous support and bestowed parting souvenirs. Mementoes were presented by the college to the entire class of 2008-2012 followed by their group photographs. A high tea was organized amidst this tearful gathering. Photographs were clicked and promises to stay in touch were made by students who were barely able to hide their emotions of leaving the college life behind. It’s not the end, it’s just a beginning............................

Tuesday, 10 April 2012

11th Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble: 10,11 and 12 October 2012

Leading India’s tradition of Hospitality to the future: 11th Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble 2012 The Annual Hospitality Event - Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble will take place this year on October 10, 11 &12, 2012. It is this arena where future professionals of the Hospitality Industry from all over the country & beyond will be exhibiting and competing their creativity, innovation and talent required in the Industry. The much awaited Mega Event of Hospitality Education Sector in the Capital City is being organized every year. The aim is to provide an appropriate platform to the budding Hospitality Executives, not only to display their skills but also to have an opportunity to refine and enrich the same. Learning through sharing is best at this ensemble. The tremendous response and growth of this event shows its popularity, which is evident from the increasing number of the teams’ participation every year in the various events highlighting the Professional Skills in the fields of Culinary Art, Bar Tending, Flower Decoration, Hospitality Brain Twister and Hotel Design Specific Facility Planning. This Ensemble is one of the best examples of Active Industry- Institution interaction and the largest platform for the students to have a closer integration and interaction with the Hospitality Education Sector and its stakeholders, also giving an opportunity for the young aspiring hoteliers display their talents at the National level in the presence of the Best Talent. The various Hotels in the NCR of Delhi have always been supporting this event by nominating their Executives to judge the various competitions. Last year the ensemble was inaugurated by Mr. Nalin Mandiratta, General Manager, Crowne Plaza, Rohini and Mr. Sachin Gupta, Human Resource Manager, IHG - South West Asia. For the valedictory function of previous year’s Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble- Mr. Nikhil Sharma, Asst. Vice President – Operations, The Lemon Tree Hotel Company, Mr. Ritesh Arora, Director – HR, The Oberoi, New Delhi. Mr. Peter Douglas, Corporate Training Manager, The Lalit and Ms. Sharda Sharma, Executive Housekeeper, Crowne Plaza, Okhla graced the occasion.

Thursday, 5 April 2012

Bartending Workshop

Bartending Workshop A ‘ Bartending Workshop’ was conducted at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering technology on 4th April 2012. The workshop was organized by the college in association with “FBA” – Food and Beverage Academy, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The workshop was attended by 1st and 2nd year students of Chandiwala Institute. The students were given hands on experience in Mixology, Bartending, Flair Bartending and Extreme Flair Bartending. Mr. Neel Biswas and Mr. Amit Srivastava were the experts who demonstrated and encouraged students to make some classic and modern cocktails along with them. Students made various cocktails like ‘Blue Lagoon’, ‘Cosmopolitan’, ‘Bloody Mary’ and ‘Mojito’. The expert bartenders also introduced the students to the basics of Work flair and Extreme flair. Students took a keen interest in bartending and learnt to make and taste cocktails with fair. The session ended with a motivational talk from the Principal, Mr. R. K. Bhandari on the need to focus and set goals for students. The college plans to organize many more interactive workshops like this to motivate students in many streams of Hospitality industry.

Sunday, 1 April 2012

Fifth Alumni Meet, 31 March 2012

“Fifth Alumni Reunion” was organized in the Campus on 31st March 2012. Large number of Alumni (From Batch 2003-2011) have attended this function. It was an emotional journey down the memory lane. Interest of the Alumni who have joined this function despite of their busy schedule and coming from different part of the world and India, itself speaks about the success of this Reunion. The plant which was planted by Great Visionary Shri Bhuwan Mohan ji, Secretary of the Trust has started bearing fruits. The commendable role of Alumni in bringing laurels and positioning BCIHMCT as Brand in Industry today was appreciated by Mr R K Bhandari, Principal & Mr Pradeep Gupta, Dy Director , Administration. Alumni & students interaction was highly motivating. MINUTES OF ALUMNI MEET 2012 The 5th Alumni Get together and General Body meeting of the Alumni of the Institute was successfully conducted under the chairmanship of Mr.R.K.Bhandari, on 31st March, 2012 in Banquet Hall, BCIHMCT at 7.30.P.M. Following business was transacted:- 1. The evening started with an address by College Principal/Patron Mr.R.K.Bhandari who encouraged the alumni to form a closely knit group that can interact on a regular basis and help the Institute to rise professionally. 2. Students of all batches from 1999 till 2007 were represented. 3. Elections of the new executive committee were held and Mr.Pradeep Gupta (Dy.Director Administration) moderated the elections for the new Alumni Committee. Following members were elected to the various posts unanimously. President - Mr. Gurpreet Singh-2004-2008 Vice President –Mr. Varun Balwani-2004-2008 General Secretary – Mr. Shanky Bhola-2007-2011 Joint Secretary – Ms. Pratibha Bhardwaj – 2007-2011 Treasurer – Mr. Dravesh Kumar – 2007-2011 Executive Committee Members - Mr. Himanshu – 1999-2003 - Mr. Ruchika – 2005-2009 - Mr. Heena – 2007-2011 - Ms. Sangna Bajaj – 2005-2009 - Ms. Sushant Khandelwal – 2005-2009 4. After the appointment of committee members, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Principal. Thereafter evening was followed by Dinner.