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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

2http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3http://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
4http://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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