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Be Interview-Ready – Preparing for Opportunities Before They Knock
As the Training and Placement Head of AISSMS CHMCT, Pune, I often remind students that interviews are not just a selection process—they are a reflection of your overall readiness for the hospitality industry. Being interview-ready is not about last-minute preparation; it is about consistent self-work and awareness. In hospitality, first [...]
WhatsApp Etiquettes for Students – Learning Professional Communication Early
In today’s academic environment, WhatsApp has become a convenient communication tool between students and faculty. However, convenience should never override professional etiquette, especially in a career-oriented field like Hotel Management. The student–teacher relationship may be friendly, but it is not informal. Respect and professionalism must be maintained at all times. [...]
Constructive use of social media
Social media has become an Inseparable part of everyday life, especially for students. For those studying hospitality, social media is not just a platform to chat with friends or share selfies—it can be a powerful tool for learning, networking, and building a career. When used wisely, it can help students [...]
Pop Up Dinner Experience with Chef Aniket Kolpe Executive Chef of Bastian Pune
A unique and immersive Pop-Up Dinner was hosted by the AISSMS Hotel Management College with our students under the guidance of our esteemed alumnus, Chef Aniket Kolpe, currently serving as Executive Chef at Bastian, Pune. As part of the UDAAN – Innovation and Start-Up Cell, this event was designed to [...]
Dr. Vithal Indira Venkatesh Kamat Graces AISSMS CHMCT as Guest of Honour
AISSMS Hotel Management College had the honour of welcoming Dr. Vithal Indira Venkatesh Kamat, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Kamat Hotels Group Limited, as the Guest of Honour during the First Year Orientation Programme for B.Sc. Hospitality Studies and Culinary Studies students. Dr. Kamat addressed the newly admitted students and their parents at AISSMS CHMCT, offering insightful [...]
Orientation of First Year BSc in Hospitality Studies and First Year BSc in Culinary Studies Students
The orientation programme of AISSMS Hotel Management College, a leading Hotel Management Institute in Pune, was thoughtfully designed to welcome newly admitted students and their parents. The session aimed to introduce them to the college, its modern infrastructure, and provide a platform for personal interaction with faculty members and class coordinators. This [...]
Hospitality 2.0: Why Now Is the Best Time for Students to Bet on This Industry
Hospitality 2.0: Why Now Is the Best Time for Students to Bet on This Industry Sunder Srinivasan Assistant Professor AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Industry Pune You are standing at a great doorway. Whether you have just finished Class 12 or you are midway through a hotel-management [...]
A Green Haven: The NSS Kitchen Garden on Campus
Tucked within our AISSMS CHMCT college campus is a serene and vibrant green space – the Herb Garden, lovingly created and maintained by the dedicated students of the NSS (National Service Scheme). What began as a simple initiative to promote sustainability and hands-on learning has now blossomed into a vibrant [...]
My First International Adventure – Exploring the USA
I just returned from my first-ever international trip, and the excitement still hasn’t worn off. The destination? The United States of America—a country that felt like stepping into a movie set, full of iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. My journey spanned San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and [...]
The Role of Psychology in the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry is inherently people-centric, built on the principle of providing comfort, satisfaction, and memorable experiences to guests. As such, understanding human behaviour—how people think, feel, and act—is critical. Psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, plays a vital role in enhancing service delivery, improving customer satisfaction, [...]
The Evolving Soul of Hospitality
Ms. Chitra Sharma Assistant Professor The hospitality industry, a vital sector of the global economy, has traditionally been defined by the art of welcoming and caring for guests. Whether through luxury resorts, boutique hotels, or neighbourhood cafés, hospitality is built on human interaction, service, and emotional connection. Over the past [...]
Embracing Community Engagement: Empowering Lives, One Step at a Time
As the Community Engagement Coordinator at AISSMS CHMCT, Pune, my role allows me to witness the incredible impact of collective efforts to foster change. The 2024-2025 academic year brought with it a series of heart-warming and impactful activities, each aimed at instilling social responsibility among students and extending support to [...]
Examination Department of AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
The Examination Department plays a crucial role in upholding the academic integrity and smooth conduct of assessments at AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, an autonomous institute committed to excellence in education. This department is the backbone of the college’s evaluation system, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and fairness throughout [...]
Beyond Hotel Kitchens – Exciting Careers for Culinary Professionals in Hospitality
As an ex-hotel industry chef and a culinary teacher, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping students discover their passion and carve out a meaningful career in the world of hospitality. While many of you may have entered culinary school with dreams of becoming a chef […]
Top 8 Hospitality Careers in 2025: A World of Opportunity Awaits
The global pandemic brought the world to a standstill, and among the industries that felt the deepest tremors was Hospitality and Tourism. Hotels shut their doors, flights were grounded, and travel came to a grinding halt. It was a time of uncertainty, loss, and disruption. Yet, amid this chaos, the […]
AISSMS CHMCT – A Pathway to Universal Success in Hotel Management
In today’s rapidly growing service industry, hotel management in Pune has emerged as a dynamic field that not only creates employment but also nurtures aspiring entrepreneurs. AISSMS College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (CHMCT) is one of the best hotel management colleges in Pune, offering world-class education and global […]
Research in Pune-based Academic Institutions
Dr. Rasika Gumaste HOD, Research Cell “Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.” –Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Research in Pune-based academic institutions, especially in fields like engineering, hotel management, and hospitality studies, is intrinsic to everything that we do and translates into […]
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Discover Your Future in Hotel Management
Mr. Malhar Dhonsale – Asst. Professor AISSMS CHMCT- A Pathway to Universal Success Today as we notice the service industry is booming and hospitality industry is one of its kind of industry which helps not only in creating jobs but also best suited for budding entrepreneurs who want to start [...]
Dr. Sonali Jadhav
Name of Teaching Staff Dr. Sonali Jadhav Designation Principal – AISSMS CHMCT Dr. Sonali Jadhav: University of Pune Approval No: CCO/1565, dtd. 14.04.2009 w.e.f. 12.03.2009 Qualifications DHMCT, BA (French), BHTM, MPM, PhD – Human Resources LinkedIn Profile She started her career in hotel sales as a team member of […]
Tasting Life Journey
Mr. Malhar Dhonsale – Asst. Professor Good things need to take place in the morning... Hola. Life is an experience of ups and downs, and our reactions to positive or negative events. We must realize that nothing comes our way without a reason. Therefore, the reason for every situation should [...]
Dr. Kalindi Bhat
Name Dr. Kalindi Bhat Designation Adjunct Faculty Qualifications PhD, MMS, Bsc, Craftsmanship course in hotel trade cookery, ISTD Diploma, CHE- Certified Hospitality Educator, Certified Assessor for ISO, Certified Food Safety Auditor from Australia,
Chef Michael Swamy
Name Chef Michael Swamy Designation Adjunct Faculty Qualifications HSC St. Xavier’s College, HAFT Mumbai , Diplome De Patisserie Le Cordon Bleu(London UK), Business Management St. Xavier’s Mumbai Job Profile Chef Entrepreneur | Food Media Consultant | Producer of food videos | Creating Experiences Educational Affiliations WGSHA Manipal, Symbiosis Pune, St. […]
Mr. Ravi Kapila
Name Mr. Ravi Kapila Designation Director Hospitality, Chitkara University, Chandigarh Qualifications BA (HONS) in Hospitality Management from University of Huddersfield, UKDiploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai social links Linkedin Professional Experience Hotel/ Organization Designation Held From To Chitkara College of […]
Dr. Arun Sherkar
Name of Teaching Staff Dr. Arun Sherkar Designation Associate professor & HOD Academics Dr. Arun Manohar Sherkar: University of Pune Approval No: CCO/8851, dtd 02.12.2005 w.e.f. 16.05.2005 Qualifications DHMCT, MTM, Ph.D LinkedIn Profile Having excelled in the field of Bakery and Confectionery, he worked as a Production Head for […]
Importance of Academic Research
Dr. Rasika Gumaste HOD, Research cell Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.” –Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Research is intrinsic to everything that we do and translates into insights that change the way we live. It has a scientific base and a [...]
Tushar Patil Success Story
Tushar Patil Operation Manager Marmalade Kitchen and Bar, Bengaluru. BSC-Hs, Class of 2015 I believe we succeed when we start aiming for our next goal every time after achieving something. But for that, you have to start from somewhere. While in college my aim used to be being good at [...]
Never stop learning as life never stops teaching.
Mrs. Chhavi Sahai Assistant Professor AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology All of us have wished for time to turn back, at least once in our life, haven’t we? I experienced something similar, I felt I went back in time when in my early forties, I had to […]
Basantani Success Story
Mr. Satkar Basantani Sales Manager Duet India Hotels, Delhi An indistinct conversation on the dining table, as someone's heroic achievement, was being discussed. All my ears heard was 'he is in Ireland' whispered one of my classmates sitting next to me. Dinner time got over and we all were sent [...]
Effective learning through Events
Dr Anuradha Karmarkar AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Students during their education undergo different levels of learning. Lot of emphasis is given on attending theory classes, where they learn content but when it comes to hands on training, hotel training and participating in college events are the [...]
Dr. Gauri Shah
Name of Teaching Staff Dr. Gauri Shah Designation Associate Professor & HOD Food Production Dr. Gauri Darshan Shah: University of Pune Approval No: CCO/957, dtd 18.03.2008 w.e.f. 01.12.2007 Qualifications DHMCT, B.Com, Masters in Hospitality Studies, French from Alliance Francaise (Espasse – I, Espasse-II), Ph.D LinkedIn Profile Her passion for […]
Yogic Yoga for Humanity- International Day of Yoga
Malhar Dhonsale Assistant Professor AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune. 21st June 2022 Let’s set your Dhyaan, Yoga it is followed for almost 5000 years & it is an old tradition of India. By doing yoga humans can achieve harmony, peace & mental happiness in the […]
DREAMS
Dr. Honey Tyagi Assistant Professor AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Dreams are thoughts that go subconsciously into our minds. Although most of the dreams we don't remember. Dreams which we experience subconsciously are based on one's emotions which can be love, care, trust, fear, anger, hatred, [...]
Dishwasher to Director
Dhananjay (DJ) Kshirsagar BHMCT Founder & Director Infinity School of Hospitality, Vancouver, Canada. Batch - 2001 Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. -Arthur Ashe- I believe my success journey has been a roller coaster ride for sure. A lot of [...]
MOU with CII
MOU with CII
MOU with Fergusson College, Pune
MOU with Fergusson College, Pune
It is rightly said WE ARE WHAT WE EAT!!!
FOOD! As soon as we hear this word, our mind gets crowded with the most favorite foods, we enjoy eating. It could be Indian, Italian, Oriental, Mexican, etc. This has become as simple as I have mentioned. There is no other thought process when we say food. The human brain […]
Ms. Sarika Joshi
Life in Pune is happening, and always on the go. Pune is the second biggest city in Maharashtra and the seventh most populous city in India, renowned for its automobile and industrial industries. Pune has a huge number of people using their two-wheelers for commuting. However, from December 2020, up […]
Stories behind the Shining Gems of AISSMS Mr. Meisam Mirgheshmi
Mr. Meisam Mirgheshmi Alumnus- AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Mr. Meisam Mirgheshmi has been that risk taker person who chooses passion over tradition and opted for BSc HS course in AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology. While embarking on this unknown yet a journey of [...]