Food Production Labs

MAIIHM is well equipped to train its students in the art of culinary, intending to nurture professional chefs of tomorrow to provide culinary delight in the world of hospitality.

• The Basic Training Kitchen (BTK) imparts basic food production skills to the first-year students, introducing them to the essence of continental and Indian cuisines.
• The Quantity Training Kitchen (QTK) presents the opportunity for the second-year students to imbibe bulk cooking techniques, based on different regional Indian cuisines.
• The Advance Training Kitchen (ATK), with its specialized equipment, serve to enhance the culinary skills and knowledge of the third-year students in the fine art of cooking and presentation of international cuisine and also to understand some of the modern techniques of cookery.
• The Larder Lab is a specialized kitchen area where students learn about the storage and preparation of perishable foods. It’s a section of the Food Production department responsible for tasks such as butchery, preparation of cold dishes like salads, cold sauces, dressings, and presentation of cold buffets.
• The Bakery & Confectionery Lab. in MAIIHM is divided into two sections – the Bakery section with multi-deck ovens and the air-conditioned Confectionery section. The lab. Provides a fantastic platform for the students to acquire the skills of crafting delightful and artistic creations in breads, cakes, pastries, chocolate confectionery and various Indian and western desserts on their way to becoming professional bakers and confectioners. The lab. is equipped with sophisticated machinery and tools necessary for baking and confectionery, which include electric and convection ovens, dough mixers, proofing cabinets, and chocolate tempering equipment.

Food and Beverage Service Labs

• Training Restaurant & Bar: MAIIHM has a well-equipped Training Restaurant & Bar, where students receive hands-on training and experience in the nuances of service of food and beverages. The Restaurant has an attached Pantry and is connected to the Basic Training Kitchen for simulation of real-world restaurant service from a kitchen. Students will also learn bar operations, preparation of cocktails & mocktails, wine service, etc.
• Open-Air Amphitheatre: The institute has created an additional event space in its premises in the form of an Open-Air Amphitheatre with a performance stage in the lawns, which will provide an opportunity for the students to setup and manage real-life events, in the process, imparting them with learning and skills of banquet setup and buffet service.
• Auditorium/Banquet Hall: The air-conditioned Auditorium inside the institute also doubles up as a Banquet Hall for holding various events and functions, providing the students knowledge and practical skills in function catering.

 Front Office Operations Lab

The Front Office Lab. at MAIIHM is a crucial part of the curriculum where students learn the intricacies of front office operations in the hospitality industry. It is a simulation of the Front Desk and Lobby of a Five Star Hotel, featuring a Reception/Information/Cash counter, Bell Desk, Lounge seating, Lobby Manager’s desk, and also providing a separate back-office Reservation section; both the Reception and Reservation desks are provided with computer terminals to train students on PMS (Property Management Systems).

Accommodation Operations (Housekeeping) Labs

The Accommodation Operations Labs. at MAIIHM are designed to provide students with practical training in housekeeping, cleanliness and accommodation management in a hospitality setting.

• Housekeeping Lab.: A well maintained Housekeeping Lab. provides various cleaning equipment and machines, cleaning reagents, demonstrations of various cleaning activities, various types of floorings, fabric displays, chamber maid’s trolley, etc.
• Laundry & Linen Room: MAIIHM boasts of a functional laundry with industrial laundry machines, used for training the students on their operations, and to undertake laundering of house linen and staff uniforms. The Linen Room, complete with storage racks and cupboards has facility of linen exchange window, simulated to give real-life hotel laundry experience to the students.
• Guest Rooms: The institute has created two well designed Guest Rooms – a Double-bedded Room and a Twin-Bedded Room – with attached bathrooms, designed as per the guest rooms found in five-star hotels, with provision all necessary guest amenities in the room and in the washroom. These are designed to provide students with a realistic environment to learn and practice the skills needed for managing various types of hotel accommodations. The students are trained in room cleaning processes and supervision.
• Bed Making Lab.: The Bed Making Lab MAIIHM is a specialized facility where students learn the art and science of bed making, which is a fundamental skill in the hospitality industry. Students practice making beds using industry-standard techniques and materials, such as different types of sheets, duvets, and pillows. This hands-on experience is crucial for students to understand the expectations and responsibilities of housekeeping professionals in the hospitality sector.

Computer Lab

The institute has a well-equipped state-of-the-art wi-fi enabled and air-conditioned Computer Lab. which are loaded with a PMS software that provides students learning and practice on operating a property management system as found in five-star hotels. This lab. is used by students for presentation work, research, notes, homework and appearing for computer-based or online examinations.

Classrooms with AV

The Classrooms in MAIIHM are well designed for providing a pleasant learning atmosphere for the students. The classrooms are provisioned with a whiteboard and Bluetooth connected projector, enabling the faculties to use audio-visual mode of teaching to make learning a fascinating experience for the students.

Library

The Library in MAIIHM is a temple of knowledge for both students and teachers, providing a wealth of information across various subjects related to hospitality. The library boasts a wide range of books on all areas of hospitality and tourism, gastronomy, beverages and different aspects of hospitality business management. The library also offers access to e-journals and digital learning material through the Wi-Fi enabled computer terminals provided within the library premises to support the students’ academic and research needs.

Auditorium & Conference Facilities

MAIIHM firmly believes in providing its students exposure to national and international knowledge experts, through regular national and international workshops and conferences hosted on campus. It is with this view that modern conference facilities have been meticulously planned and incorporated into the campus with air-conditioned auditorium and multi-purpose hall, board rooms, etc.

• The Auditorium, located on the ground floor, has been built with centralized air-conditioning, Wi-fi service and a stage along with green rooms, perfect amount of lighting and good quality sound system. This auditorium is slated for utilization for various events and conferences.
• The Multi-purpose Hall, located on the 2^nd floor, has the capacity to host a large audience for various academic and co-curricular events and activities.
• The air-conditioned Board Rooms shall host Campus Interviews and board meetings.

Student Dining Zone

The campus building is in the form of an atrium, and the central courtyard, with a fibre glass rooftop covering, has been set up as a Student Dining Zone, complete with food service counters, tables and chairs, mobile charging facilities, etc. The area shall also host various theme dining events to be organized by the students.