Faculty & Team

Mr. Arun Kumar Singh

Director FHRAI - IHM

Qualification: Master in Zoology from University of Lucknow, Post Graduate Programme in Project Planning & Infrastructure Development from University of Rajasthan and Diploma in Hotel Management from Institute of Hotel Management Lucknow.

Experience: 34 years of experience as a team leader, has served as the Principal of Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Mumbai, the Principal of Institute of Hotel Management of Lucknow and the State Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur and has mentored many students proficiently in inculcating skills and attitude required to excel in hospitality industry.

Mr. Rishabh Misra

Senior Lecturer

Qualification:  MBA-HR, Master in Tourism and travel management, Bachelors in Hotel Management from Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata, UGC NET qualified (tourism administration & mngt.), National Hospitality Teachers’ Eligibility Test (NHTET) Qualified, Certified Master Trainer and Facilitator, Certified Learner Facilitator, Certified Mentor, WSET level 01 etc.

Experience:  15 years of Industry experience including more than 5 years of Teaching in Hospitality and Tourism. Was selected as Kitchen Management Trainee by India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), Govt. of India, and since then has served as Head Chef and Sous Chef in various 5-star and 4-Star hotels across India and abroad. Specializes in Food and Beverage Production, Food and Beverage Management etc. Proficient in development of learning tools and pedagogies, course design, content creation and social media.

Mrs. Ashima Chatterjee Misra

Lecturer cum Instructor

Qualification: Master in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, Pg. Diploma in Human Rights, Bachelors in Hotel Management from Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata, National Hospitality Teachers’ Eligibility Test (NHTET) Qualified, Certified Master Trainer and Facilitator, Certified Learner Facilitator, and Certified Departmental Trainer from Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development (OCLD).

Experience: 9 years of Industry experience including more than 4 years of Teaching in Hospitality and Tourism. Has served as Learning and Development Personnel with Oberoi Group of Hotels & Resorts and specializes in Interpersonal Skills Training and nurturing individuals to work efficiently in Rooms Division and Food Service Department. Proficient in development of tools and pedagogies for constructive, collaborative, integrative, reflective and inquiry-based learning.

Mr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma

Faculty IT &System Administrator

Qualification: M.Sc. in Information Technology (IT) & MCSA, and Diploma in Computer H/W & N/W.

Experience: 12 Years of Experience in the area of Computer Hardware & Networks, Server, Application Software, ERP Implementations, Security and Surveillance

Ms. Shreya Gupta

Teaching Associate

Qualification: Graduated from IHM Ahmedabad in the year 2013-2016. Currently pursuing MBA from IGNOU.

Experience: 5.5 years of Industry experience in various 5 star standalone restaurants like The Druid Garden Bangalore, Big Brewsky Bangalore along with 1.2 year in Cultfit Healthcare Pvt Ltd and 1 year of teaching Experience at IHM AHMEDABAD in 2023. Specializes in Room division and Food & Beverage Service Department.

Mr. Aman Kumar

Teaching Associate

Qualification: Completed Bachelor’s From IHM Hajipur,Patna,Bihar, Completed Master’s (MBA IN Culinary Arts) from Indian Culinary Institute, Noida.

Experience: 6 years in Hotels, Restaurant and Resorts, Academics. Worked with Grand Hyatt , The Fern group and NFCI group of education.

Mr. Shobhit

Accounts, Financial Management

Qualification: Bachelors in Commerce, Master in Commerce, Diploma in PGT, Diploma in Accounting, Diploma in Financial Accounting, Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut.

Experience: 11 Year in Accounting,(Bright Commerce Classes 5 Year, Anshu Inter College Dadri Greater Noida 5 Year, Sangat Green Inter College Dhoom Manikpur 1 Year) 1.5 Year Accounting Work as a Senior Accountant in V.S. Working Means And Boys Hostel, Greater Noida.

Mr. Rishik Mukherjee

Teaching Associate, Food & Beverage Service

Qualification: BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM Bhubaneswar, MSc from IHM Kolkata

Experience:Worked with Hyatt and Taj and an event management company called Desi Gravies. Looks after Food and beverage service and Boys hostel. Have completed multiple research projects on the subject, he is seasoned in Food and Beverage personal working to transform lives by training and educating newcomers for a better tomorrow and sustainability in the industry.

Ms. Lara Donald

Teaching Associate, Food Production

Qualification: Graduated from India Culinary Institute in Culinary Arts , MBA in travel and tourism , Prabhakar in Indian classical vocals from prayag Sangeet samiti.

Experience: Training at ITC Mumbai, worked with Centaur Hotel for Air India, Taj Resorts and Spa, and as kitchen member in an international conference at NCHMCT.

Ms. Nayanika Sarkar

Teaching Associate, Food Production

Qualification: BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM Bhubaneswar, MSc from IHM Kolkata.

Experience: Worked as faculty at SIHM Dharamshala.Likes cooking, traveling and adventure tours.

Mr. Chetan Upadhyay

Teaching Faculty

Qualification:

• M.Sc. H&HA (Sales and Marketing), IHM Lucknow 2020–2022
• B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, IHM Lucknow 2016–2019
• Cleared National Hospitality Teacher’s Eligibility Test 2024

Experience:

• Worked at Burman Hospitality Pvt. Ltd (TACO BELL RESTAURANTS)
• Sales Executive, Krishna Petro Tech Pvt. Ltd. Delhi
• Worked as trainee at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi

Managed Inventory and Handled wastage management. Handling customer complaints and feedback and closing them within the time frame. Helped in developing marketing and promotional strategies to push slow-moving items or to increase profit margins during the off-season. Execute SOP for the audits and handle all internal as well as external audits.

Mrs. Suman Kumari Rai

Faculty for Accounts and Financial Management

Qualification: M.Com.

Experience: 10 years in teaching accounts.

Email: sumanranjan013 @gmail.com

Ms. Seema Goel

Yoga Instructor

Qualification: Govt. certified yoga teacher and evaluator, M.A. in Yoga.

Experience: Lifestyle and health counsellor.