School of Hotel MAnagement Lab

Staff

Mr. R. Panda

Lab Instructor

Email: ram.panda@driems.ac.in

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE LAB

Unleashing the Art of Hospitality at the F&B Service Lab! 🍷
At our Hotel Management College, the Food & Beverage Service Lab is where theory meets practice! Students dive into the world of fine dining, mastering essential skills like table setting, guest interactions, and order management. With hands-on training in a fully-equipped environment, they gain expertise in creating memorable guest experiences. From serving delicate wines to perfecting the art of etiquette, the F&B Service Lab prepares students to thrive in the fast-paced hospitality industry.

FOOD PRODUCTION LAB

Where Culinary Passion Meets Precision! 🍴
At our Food Production Lab, students in the Hotel Management College immerse themselves in the exciting world of culinary arts. From mastering the fundamentals of food preparation to creating gourmet dishes, this lab is a place for future chefs to hone their skills. With state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and expert guidance, students learn the science of flavors, techniques of international cuisines, and the art of presentation. Get a taste of what it takes to excel in the dynamic food industry!

RECEPTION MANAGEMENT LAB

“🛎️ Mastering the Art of Guest Relations at the Reception Management Lab! 🌟
In our Reception Management Lab, Hotel Management students step into the heart of hotel operations, learning the ins and outs of front desk service, guest check-ins, reservations, and seamless communication. With real-world scenarios and advanced tools like Property Management Systems (PMS), students develop the skills to deliver exceptional guest experiences and manage daily operations with efficiency and professionalism. Preparing tomorrow’s hospitality leaders, one check-in at a time!

HOUSEKEEPING LAB

“Exciting Update! 🏨✨ Our Hotel Management College now features a state-of-the-art Housekeeping Lab designed to provide hands-on experience in every aspect of hotel operations. From housekeeping techniques to industry-standard cleaning practices, students will gain the practical skills needed to excel in the hospitality world. Ready to make your mark in hotel management? Our new lab is here to help you shine!”

LAB EQUIPMENT list

🧑‍🍳 Food & Beverage Service Lab Equipment

🪑 Restaurant Setup Equipment

  • Dining tables & chairs
  • Tablecloths, runners, and napkins
  • Crockery (plates, bowls, etc.)
  • Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons)
  • Glassware (water, wine, cocktail glasses)
  • Sideboards / Gueridon trolleys
  • Menu stands / holders
  • Buffet tables and setups
  • POS (Point of Sale) system or dummy billing software

🍷 Bar Setup Equipment

  • Bar counter
  • Speed rail / bottle display rack
  • Cocktail shakers & strainers
  • Jiggers (measuring tools)
  • Ice buckets and tongs
  • Glassware (cocktail, wine, beer, shot glasses)
  • Bar spoon, muddler, pourers
  • Blender / Ice crusher
  • Soda gun (if advanced setup)
  • Mock bottles (for training)

🧼 Service Accessories

  • Tray stands and trays
  • Service cloths / Waiter’s cloth
  • Order pads
  • Dummy bills and KOTs (Kitchen Order Tickets)
  • Crumbing down sets
  • Toothpick and condiment holders

🍽️ Specialty Equipment

  • Flambé trolley (for tableside cooking)
  • Wine service equipment (corkscrew, decanters)
  • Tea & coffee service setup (cups, pots, French press)
  • Room service trolley (if training for in-room dining)

🔌 Technology & Training Aids

  • Audio-visual equipment for demos (TV/projector)
  • Training manuals and standard operating procedure (SOP) charts
  • Mock restaurant environment for practice (with theme-based setups)

🔪 Food Production Equipment

  • Work tables with granite or stainless steel tops
  • Cutting boards (color-coded for hygiene)
  • Knives (chef’s knife, paring knife, boning knife, etc.)
  • Vegetable peelers, graters, and slicers
  • Mixing bowls (stainless steel/plastic)
  • Kitchen scales (digital and analog)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Colanders and strainers
  • Rolling pins
  • Whisks, spatulas, ladles, tongs

🍳 Cooking Equipment

  • Gas ranges with multiple burners
  • Ovens (convection and conventional)
  • Griddle plates
  • Salamanders / Overhead broilers
  • Deep fryers
  • Microwave ovens
  • Induction cooktops (in modern setups)
  • Toasters & Sandwich griller

🍝 Specialized Equipment

  • Tandoors (clay or gas-based)
  • Steamers and rice cookers
  • Sous-vide machine (in advanced labs)
  • Food processors / Blenders
  • Pressure cookers and stock pots

🧼 Sanitation and Safety Equipment

  • Dishwashing sinks and racks
  • Fire extinguishers and fire blankets
  • First aid kit
  • Aprons, chef hats, gloves
  • Hand wash stations
  • Waste segregation bins

📚 Support Materials

  • Recipe cards / Standard Recipe Format
  • Training manuals / SOPs
  • Charts of cuts of meat, fish, vegetables
  • Temperature logs
  • Display boards for demonstrations

 🛎️ Reception Area Equipment

  • Reception counter/front desk
  • Bell desk (with bell, luggage tags, and trolleys)
  • Lobby seating area setup (sofas, center table)
  • Guest welcome amenities (flowers, welcome drink setup – mock)

💻 Technology & Software

  • Desktop computers or laptops
  • Property Management System (PMS) software (like OPERA, IDS, Fidelio – demo/training versions)
  • Printers and scanners
  • Telephone system with intercom
  • Fax machine (for training purposes)
  • Credit card swipe machine (dummy or demo)
  • Key card encoder and key card holders

📋 Stationery & Office Supplies

  • Reservation forms
  • Registration cards
  • Guest history cards
  • C-forms (for foreign guests)
  • Night audit reports
  • Arrival and departure registers
  • Tariff cards and brochures
  • Room status boards (manual or digital)
  • Message slips / mail and package handling logbooks
  • Wake-up call register
  • Bell desk log register

🧥 Uniforms & Props for Role Play

  • Front office uniforms (suits, ties, name badges)
  • Telephone headsets (for telephone operator training)
  • Dummy phones for handling guest calls
  • Training props for currency exchange, check-in/check-out scenarios

🎥 Additional Aids

  • CCTV monitor (for security training simulation)
  • Audio-visual equipment (projector, TV for training videos)
  • Role-play simulation area (mock guest rooms or entrance area)

 🧹 Cleaning Equipment

  • Vacuum cleaners (industrial and handheld)
  • Brooms (both traditional and modern)
  • Mops (wet and dry)
  • Dustpans
  • Microfiber cleaning cloths
  • Dusting brushes
  • Dusters (various types, including feather dusters)
  • Cleaning buckets
  • Floor buffers and scrubbers
  • Carpet sweepers
  • Glass cleaning tools (squeegees, glass cleaning solutions)
  • Sanitizing equipment (sprayers, disinfectant dispensers)

🛏️ Room Setup & Furniture

  • Guest room mock-ups (beds, sofas, chairs, lamps, and curtains for practicing room setups)
  • Bed-making tools (bed linens, pillowcases, blankets, bed skirts, mattress protectors)
  • Mattress and pillow forms (for room layout practice)
  • Table and chair sets (for practicing dining setups or meeting rooms)
  • Mirrors (large and small for practicing dusting and cleaning)
  • Curtains and drapes (for practicing draping, folding, and setting up)

🧼 Sanitizing & Hygiene Equipment

  • Hand sanitizers and dispensers
  • Toilet paper dispensers
  • Air fresheners (spray and automatic dispensers)
  • Waste bins (for both general waste and recyclables)
  • Laundry bags (for guest use)
  • Toilet cleaning brushes and disinfectants
  • Sanitary bin for bathrooms
  • Gloves and face masks (for handling chemicals or cleaning tasks)

🧳 Guest Room & Guest Amenities

  • Room amenities kits (shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, etc.)
  • Towel sets (bath towels, hand towels, face towels, bath mats)
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Guestroom supplies (stationery, writing pads, pens, tissues, etc.)
  • Mini-bar setup (small fridge, minibar items for training)
  • Laundry bags and iron boards in guest rooms
  • Safety kits (emergency contacts, fire escape routes, first aid kits)

🚪 Housekeeping Supplies and Storage

  • Cleaning carts / Housekeeping trolleys (for carrying supplies between rooms)
  • Storage shelves (for housekeeping linens, chemicals, and other supplies)
  • Room assignment boards (manual or digital for room status tracking)
  • Guest room folders / information binders (with details of hotel services and amenities)

📚 Training Materials & Visual Aids

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and room setup
  • Housekeeping charts (room assignment sheets, shift logs, checklists)
  • Training manuals and reference books
  • Posters and visual aids for correct cleaning techniques
  • Digital devices (tablets/laptops for housekeeping management software training)

🌿 Sustainability Tools

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Energy-efficient lighting systems (LED lights)
  • Recycling bins (for waste management training)
  • Water-saving tools (low-flow showerheads, faucets)