Chef to Manager: A Global Hospitality Journey






The Department of Hotel Management of J.J. College of Arts and Science (Autonomous),

Pudukkottai, organized a special lecture program titled “Chef to Manager: A Global

Hospitality Journey” on January 29 at 9.00 a.m. at the college Conference Hall.


The program was organized by the Dukes and Duchess Club of the Department of Hotel

Management with the objective of exposing students to global career opportunities in the

hospitality industry. Mr. T. Rajasekar, Head Chef and In-charge Manager of Glaze Café

Dockyard, Bermuda, served as the resource person for the event.


During his lecture, Mr. Rajasekar shared his inspiring professional journey from a

culinary professional to a managerial position in the international hospitality sector. He

highlighted the importance of skill development, discipline, leadership qualities, and adaptability

for achieving success in the global hotel industry. The session also provided valuable insights

into overseas employment opportunities, workplace culture, and career growth in hospitality

management.


The lecture was highly informative and interactive, motivating students to aim for

excellence in their professional careers. A total of 45 students participated enthusiastically and

actively interacted with the resource person by raising questions and sharing their aspirations.


The program was convened by Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Head, Department of Hotel

Management. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the resource

person, management, principal, faculty members, and students for making the program a grand

success.