Diploma in Culinary Arts & Enterpreneurship
by GESTO Culinary & Hospitality AcademyChennai, Vijayawada, Porvorim, Hyderabad, Margao |
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| Certification: | Gesto |
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| Medium of instruction: | English |
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Gesto Culinary & Hospitality Academy
Overview
Gordon Ramsey, Simon Rogan are all top celebrity chefs in the world but are also owners of their own restaurants where they cook. Being a Chef can be tedious and owning a restaurant can be equally taxing but you as a Chef and an entrepreneur will reap the benefits of how you run you own show. You make your own rules and your own methods but without the basic fundamentals running a successfully and profitability center would prove to be very difficult.
The objective of this course is to guide you on how to run a successful restaurant by having full control of your kitchen as well as your dining area.
Entry requirements
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The minimum qualification for admission is 10+2 system of Senior Secondary Education or its equivalent with English as one of the compulsory subjects
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The maximum age limit is 25 years for candidates as on 1st July, 2013
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The applicant should be medically fit and the same should be certified by a registered medical officer
Duration
The course duration is one year which includes eight months of academic classes and four months of training.
Aim
The overall aim of this course is to provide education to students who aspire to manage, plan and operate hospitality operations. The program helps candidates understand and learn the art of Catering operations. The course also empowers candidate’s tin culinary skills.
Curriculum - Diploma in International Culinary Arts & Enterpreneurship
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Introduction to Cookery: In this phase, students learn about the fundamentals of the kitchen with emphasis on cross-utilization of ingredients. An introduction helps to understand which cookery applications and methods will be utilized to suits one’s own establishment
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Indian Cookery: The complexity of Indian cookery is emphasized in this. Even if one is interested in opening a continental or ethnic restaurant with the basic of Indian cookery, he/ she can understand the fusion methods to suite the pallet of locals
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Bakery and Confectionary: The basic bakery and confectionary with emphasis on variety of desserts is introduced here. As an establishment, one can reduce cost by making one’s own simple breads and innovative desserts
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Practical Cookery: All theory is extensively covered in the hands-on practical classes. One learns by doing and practicing in order to reach perfection
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Entrepreneurship: This involves all details of successfully running one’s establishment
Career & Placement Opportunities
We are proud to boast about the 100% placement records of the past years. Our pass outs earn their first salary between INR 10,000 INR INR 36,000
Global growth and development of tourism has opened up innumerable openings. As a result, graduates can look forward to the following career opportunities:
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Management Trainee in Hotels and allied industries
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Guest/ Customer Relation Executive in Hotels and other service sectors
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Kitchen Management/ Housekeeping Management Trainee in Hotels
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Flight Kitchens also offer opportunities for career building
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Cabin Crew in National and International Airlines
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Catering Officer or Chef in Cruise Lines
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Marketing/ Sales Executive in Hotels
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Executive in Tourism Development Corporations and resort properties
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Self-employed Entrepreneurs
The Training & Placement cell provides excellent infrastructure to support every stage of the placement process. Arrangement of pre-training and placements discussions, written test, interviews and group discussion are made as per the requirements of the organization as well as the students. A regular corporate interaction weaves the thread to create a mosaic for 100% placements.
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| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
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1 Years |
All Venues | Not Specified | Price On Request |
Vijayawada, Governorpet (Branch):- 27-14-60, 1st & 2nd Floor, Rajagopalachari Street Governorpet Governorpet, Vijayawada - 520 002, Andhra Pradesh, India
Porvorim, Porvorim (Administrative Office):- Next to Hero Honda Show Room Porvorim, Porvorim - 403 521, Goa, India
Hyderabad, Begampet (Branch):- D - NO - 1 - 8 - 613, Prakash Nagar Opp. to Old Begumpet Airport Begampet, Hyderabad - 500 016, Andhra Pradesh, India
Margao, M Menezes Road (Branch):- 3rd Floor, Niana Gracias Plaza Next to Police Station M Menezes Road, Margao - 403 601, Goa, India
GESTO Culinary & Hospitality Academy
‘Gesto Culinary & Hospitality Academy’ is a network of educational institutions dedicated to develop quality manpower and finest leaders for the Culinary and Hospitality industry with the means of best standard operating best practices. The Academy has presence in 11 States with 4 own campuses and 37 partner campuses across India and trains over 3000 students every year. The Academy has been the winner of ‘International Star Award’ for World Quality Commitment in the Gold category, by Business Initiative Directions, Spain. GESTO Academy is a hospitality training initiative of Emerge Learning Services (P) Ltd, one of the fastest growing Skill Development institutions in India.
GESTO is the Portuguese word for 'Gesture'. A gesture is usually defined as a physical movement or verbal expression to convey an idea, sentiment, attitude or courtesy. At GESTO, we are committed to translate this simple idea into a lifelong philosophy. As professionals in the hospitality industry, we are all well aware of the physical gestures which are often used to greet guests, communicate with colleagues and delegate tasks in the workplace, but here at GESTO, we take these gestures a step further. GESTO signifies not only physical actions but also the strength of character, the zest for life, respect for work and the personal satisfaction that comes from superb performance on the job as well as in the classroom. Our deep belief in this concept is reflected in the choice of our name!
GESTO, by understanding the industry needs and in turn the Skill Development needs, continues to evolve World Class Training Programs with the means of R&D, innovation, technology methods and creativity. In our institutions across India, the focus is on people and emphasis is on skill and personality development for a purpose. Two dimensional focus of 'Technical Knowhow' and 'Hands-on Experience' leads to Personality Development an
Vision
To be a leader in delivering world-class education in Hospitality & Culinary arts and be the most preferred choice of Students, Trainers & Industry.
Mission
To be the thought Leader Academy in Hospitality & Culinary Skills Development, its Industry applications and for best-in-class :
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Research & Development
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Education & Training Programs
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Teaching & Learning Resources
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Technology & Career Solutions
Aim
To become India’s leading Hospitality Management institution by year 2016, providing ‘Career oriented skill’ and ‘professional development’ training for hospitality and service related industries through technology-enabled means.
Academy Laurels
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GESTO Culinary & Hospitality Academy is the first and the only ‘Hotel Management Academy’ in the world to win the ‘International Star Award’ for World Quality Commitment in the Gold category, by Business Initiative Directions, Spain.
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GESTO Students are placed in premium hotels like ‘The Oberoi’ and ‘Hyatt’ Groups. Refer to the full list here.
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Our students are also placed in ‘Norwegian Cruise Liner’ and ‘P & O Cruise Liner’.
The Academy is proud to be associated with world leaders in Hospitality and Culinary education:
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American Hospitality Academy, South Carolina, USA (AHA)
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International Center for Culinary Arts, Dubai (ICCA)
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Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
GESTO ‘go green’ initiative through eLearning:
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Pioneer in the Online and Technology-enabled hospitality training in India
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First Academy to provide Online Hotel Management Degree, M.B.A., Post Graduate and Diploma Programs through Web-based LMS (Learning Management System)
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First Academy to offer Live Telecast of Practical Sessions of the Expert Trainer sessions and classes through Virtual Class mode
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First Academy to offer Recorded Theory and Practical Sessions
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Students can now study from anywhere at any time through GESTO Online Hospitality Management Course... Education made easy…
Premium Work Placements for Students
International Placements
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Norwegian Cruise Line
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P&O Cruises
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Compass Group Singapore
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Maple Heights Catering, USA
Placements in India
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The Oberoi Group
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Hyatt
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Marriott International
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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
