In the context of the service - tourism industry recovering strongly and a shortage of high-quality human resources, Hanoi College of Technology and Professional Affairs has organized a program with the theme "From the kitchen to the Hotel industry - Opening up a global career path", attracting the attention of a large number of students at the school.
The event not only simply introduces the major but also opens up a comprehensive picture of career opportunities in the culinary and hotel sectors. From basic skills in the kitchen, learners can gradually develop to higher positions in the restaurant - hotel system, even reaching out to the international labor market.
At the program, experts and lecturers shared about the important role of the culinary profession in the hotel industry's value chain. Not only stopping at cooking, the culinary profession is also a foundation for developing service thinking, quality management and creative experiences for customers.
Mr. Nguyen Thuong Quan - Chairman of the Vietnam Chef Association emphasized that passion alone is not enough, but it needs to be accompanied by a long-term vision and a desire to reach out internationally. According to him, Vietnam is entering a period of strong integration, where opportunities open up for young people who dare to think and dare to do.
He said that with the companionship and sharing from HTMI School, learners who know how to seize opportunities will be more likely to achieve success. "If you have aspirations and ambitions, boldly try your hand in an international environment, accumulate experience, and then return to contribute to Vietnam," Mr. Quan expressed.
A highlight of the event is the exchange with experts in the field of restaurant - hotel. Mr. Stefanos - representative of the HTMi Swiss Academy of Hotel and Tourism Management in Europe recounted his challenging but also rich in opportunities international work journey.
He said that from the early days of entering the service industry, he had to adapt to a multicultural environment, high work pressure and strict standards of international hotels. However, it was these experiences that helped him mature, accumulate skills and broaden his career vision.
From a personal story, Mr. Stefanos advised students that opportunities do not come naturally but require proactive grasp. He encourages young people to boldly step out of their comfort zone, be willing to learn, practice foreign languages and vocational skills to conquer the global labor market.
Believe in your abilities, persevere in pursuing your passion and don't be afraid to start from the smallest positions, because that is the foundation for you to go further in the international hotel industry," he inspired.
The program also helps students better understand the development trends of the hotel industry in the era of globalization. As international tourism recovers, the demand for skilled human resources and foreign language skills is increasing.
Not only that, students also witnessed Rösti - a typical Swiss cheese potato cake prepared by chef Phan Van Thuc himself, attracting the attention of a large number of participating students.
Not only stopping at technical performances, making cakes with their own hands also creates opportunities for children to interact with guests, listen to practical sharing about the profession and better understand the journey of development and cooking techniques.
With an inspiring message, the event not only brings useful information but also contributes to changing perceptions about vocational education, affirming that the path to success not only starts from university lecture halls but can also originate from the kitchen itself, which nurtures passion and opens the way for the future.
