From fast finance to vegan vol-au-vents, Chef Nandan Bhoopalam’s life and career have been filled with cultural fusion and auspicious events. A life-altering experience and keen intuition led him from southern India through chef school in Switzerland to his adopted...
Are you tired of making food that tastes incredible but looks like it came out of a hospital cafeteria? We here at Hosco recently had the pleasure of co-presenting a masterclass entitled “Eating With Your Eyes - The Art of Plating” in partnership with International...
Returning from brunch to find a spotless room with fresh linens is a part of the hotel experience that many guests take for granted. However, if they open the door to a messy room, that could ruin their entire stay and lose the hotel money. The housekeeping department...
More than any other career path in hospitality, becoming a chef can give you prestige. You may not know the name of the manager or owner of the hottest restaurant in town but you can probably name the most successful chefs in your city. If you sharpen your...
Everybody has to start somewhere in their professional life. Whether it be taking tickets and selling popcorn at a cinema or handing out flyers in the street, a first job can seem like nothing more than a temporary solution to your money problems. A common first job...
The reception area of a hotel is a dynamic place, with many moving parts that must come together to make sure guests are 100% satisfied with their experience. If you are dedicated to delivering top customer service and have a keen eye for details, then the hotel...
A selection of highlights from Hosco and International Culinary Studio’s Eating with Your Eyes Masterclass The art of plating has come a long way. From traditional white porcelain and analogue clock presentation through to haute cuisine postage stamp meals on...
Whether you’re a freshly minted hospitality graduate, or a seasoned hospitality pro, seeking the next professional summit, putting your feelers out for new opportunities in hospitality (and for that dream job) is not a bad idea – especially now. After pandemic-driven...
We´re all familiar with the airline safety protocol that tells you to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs. The point of the advice is clear: if you haven’t taken care of yourself, you won't be able to help the people around you. The same...
Hospitality is back. But like everything in the new normal, nothing is what it used to be. For anyone looking for a job in travel and tourism, there are challenges but there are also opportunities – as long as you know the score. This year, like every year,...
Learn about the roles, the salaries, the responsibilities and much more Working in a professional kitchen can sometimes feel like a battle. At other times, it can be an elegant symphony. In certain kitchens, it can feel like both things at once. At the center of it...
Discover why they’re important, what to include, and some helpful tips to consider when writing. So, now you´ve fine-tuned your hospitality CV. You’ve shown it to friends in the industry for feedback. You´re feeling pretty happy about what you´ve got. That's a great...