Workshops & Practical Training

  1. Hotel Operations & Front Office Workshop

The Hotel Operations & Front Office Workshop is a practical training programme designed to provide hands-on experience in hotel management and front desk operations. This workshop focuses on real-time hotel procedures, guest interaction techniques, and professional service standards required in the hospitality industry.

Front office and hotel operations are the backbone of any hospitality establishment. This workshop helps students understand how different departments coordinate to ensure smooth daily functioning and positive guest experiences.

The training is highly practical and activity-based, allowing participants to experience real hotel scenarios through demonstrations and role-play sessions.

Workshop Highlights

  • Front office procedures and guest reception
  • Check-in and check-out simulation practice
  • Reservation handling and booking management
  • Guest complaint handling techniques
  • Coordination between front office and housekeeping
  • Telephone etiquette and professional communication
  • Grooming standards and workplace discipline

Practical Activities

  • Reception desk role-play sessions
  • Reservation entry exercises (basic level)
  • Service recovery case studies
  • Team coordination activities
  • Industry-oriented training environment

Who Can Attend

  • Hospitality and hotel management students
  • Freshers interested in front office careers
  • Working professionals seeking skill enhancement

Career Benefits

This workshop enhances practical knowledge and improves job readiness for roles such as:

  • Front Desk Executive
  • Guest Service Associate
  • Receptionist (Hotel / Resort)
  • Reservation Assistant

2. Food Production & Bakery Practical Workshop

The Food Production & Bakery Practical Workshop is a hands-on training programme designed for students who want real kitchen exposure in cooking and baking. This workshop focuses on practical learning in food preparation, basic culinary techniques, bakery production, and kitchen coordination.

Food production and bakery skills are essential in hotels, restaurants, catering units, and bakery businesses. This workshop helps participants understand how professional kitchens operate, from ingredient preparation to final presentation.

The training is activity-based, allowing students to practice cooking and baking techniques under guidance in a structured kitchen environment.

Workshop Highlights

  • Basic food preparation and cooking techniques
  • Introduction to Indian and continental dishes
  • Bread and basic bakery item preparation
  • Cake making and simple decoration methods
  • Kitchen workflow and teamwork coordination
  • Food safety and hygiene standards
  • Portion control and presentation basics

Practical Activities

  • Hands-on cooking sessions
  • Bread and cake preparation practice
  • Pastry and dessert demonstration
  • Plating and presentation exercises
  • Kitchen safety and hygiene practice

Who Can Attend

  • Hospitality and culinary students
  • Beginners interested in food production careers
  • Aspiring chefs and bakery enthusiasts
  • Individuals planning to start small food businesses

Career Benefits

This workshop improves practical skills and prepares participants for roles such as:

  • Commis Chef (Entry Level)
  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Bakery Assistant
  • Catering Support Staff

3. Housekeeping & Hygiene Management Workshop

The Housekeeping & Hygiene Management Workshop is a practical training programme designed to provide hands-on knowledge in professional cleaning standards, room maintenance procedures, and hygiene management practices. This workshop focuses on real-time housekeeping operations followed in hotels, hospitals, corporate offices, and service apartments.

Housekeeping and hygiene play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction. This workshop helps participants understand how to manage cleaning schedules, maintain sanitation standards, and coordinate housekeeping activities efficiently.

The training is demonstration-based and highly practical, allowing participants to learn through live practice sessions and real workplace scenarios.

Workshop Highlights

  • Room cleaning procedures and bed making techniques
  • Cleaning equipment and material usage
  • Hygiene and sanitation standards
  • Linen management and laundry coordination
  • Waste disposal and safety practices
  • Coordination between housekeeping and other departments
  • Professional grooming and workplace discipline

Practical Activities

  • Demonstration of room setup and maintenance
  • Bed making and linen handling practice
  • Cleaning chemical usage guidance (basic level)
  • Hygiene inspection checklist exercises
  • Guest request handling role-play sessions

Who Can Attend

  • Hospitality students and freshers
  • Individuals interested in housekeeping careers
  • Facility management staff seeking skill enhancement
  • Anyone aiming to improve workplace hygiene knowledge

Career Benefits

This workshop enhances practical skills and supports career opportunities such as:

  • Housekeeping Associate
  • Room Attendant
  • Facility Maintenance Assistant
  • Housekeeping Supervisor (Entry Level)

ICD – Institute of Career Development,
Housing Board Junction,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India

📞 9400306111

📩 icdgroupkerala@gmail.com