Director, Lodging and Catering Services

Aliases: Hotelier, Executive Officer

Industry/Sector(s): Tourism and Hospitality

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks that a Director, Lodging and Catering Services is expected to perform include:

Organizing and supervising, within authority delegated, efficient utilization of resources in public or private organization which is engaged in preparing and serving food and beverages, etc.
Implementing company policies
Developing strategic plans
Attending meetings
Reporting to the Board of Directors or Members
Maintaining a dialogue between Shareholders and the board
Controlling finance
Overseeing Senior Management Staff
Building and maintaining an effective management team
Co-ordinating with department heads

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
The candidate will handle a team of Senior Management Executives
Travelling is not involved
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

The individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. Institutions remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system is available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ^{3, 4}

Preferably, graduation degree in any specialization

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of preparation of food, drinks, beverages, etc.
Proficient in using database server, systems, etc.
Ability to maintain the meeting recordings with various stakeholders
Well-versed with company policies
Ability to draft strategic plans for efficient running of lodging and catering services

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Problem-solving ability
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ³

Colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/main.do

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.wbut.ac.in/syllabus/Hotel_Mgnt_Syllabus.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

CEO

↑

Director, Lodging and Catering Service

↑

General Manager, Lodging and Catering Service

↑

Manager, Lodging and Catering Service

↑

Assistant Manager

The progression is indicative

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 50,000 to Rs 80,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ^{4, 3}

Generally, 5-10 years of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{3, 4}

Hotels
Catering organizations

KEYWORDS

Director Hotel
Managing Director Hotel

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1120.3000	Director, Lodging and Catering Services
ISCO 2008	1120	Managing Directors and Chief Executives
NIC 2008	55101; 55102; 55200; 55109; 56301; 56302	Hotels and Motels, inns, resorts providing short term lodging facilities; includes accommodation in house boats; Provision of short term lodging facilities to members of a particular organisition such as govt. guest houses, company guest houses, circuit houses and similar establishments; Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks; Provision of short stay accommodation n.e.c. (e.g. holiday homes, private guest houses etc.); Bars and Restaurants with bars; Tea/coffee shops
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 1
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Associate-Director-of-Sales-Corporate-Sales-The-Grand-New-Delhi-Delhi-NCR-National-Capital-Region--7-to-11-years-230915005122?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14700707928960&xp=27&qp=managing%20director%20hotel&srcPage=s
4	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Associate-Director-of-Catering-Events-Oasis-Mumbai-Suburbs-5-to-10-years-110716003858?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14700704265456&xp=1&qp=director%20catering&srcPage=s

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