SYSTEMATIC TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMME – STEP

The Sytematic Training and Education Programme -STEP includes comprehensive on-the-job training at select Oberoi and Trident Hotels along with a correspondence Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is of three years duration.

The programmes offered :

• Hotel Operations Programme – Front Office and Food & Beverage Service
• Hotel Operations Programme – Housekeeping
• Hotel Operations Programme – Kitchen

The programme includes a dedicated study day once a week, three weeks study leave to take IGNOU exams and three weeks annual leave. On successful completion of the STEP Programme, trainees will receive a Bachelor of Tourism Studies degree from IGNOU and a Certificate of Proficiency from The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development. The programme prepares candidates to join The Oberoi Group as Operations Assistant at our hotels.The hotel is assigned at the sole discretion of The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, for the entire duration of the Programme. This investment includes all expenses on IGNOU course fee and books, accommodation, duty meals, transportation, medical insurance and uniforms. Selected candidates are paid a monthly allowance during the training period.

Eligibility

Candidates completing Class XII as on 1st July, of the year of joining, from a Board recognised by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India are eligible to apply. The programmes requires a Class X English score of 70% or above. The equivalent in CBSE is a B2 Grade or a 7 Grade Point or above. Candidates should be above 18 and below 20 years of age, as on 15th August, of the year of joining the Programme.Selected candidates will be enrolled into the Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) – Bachelor of Tourism Studies. Final selection is made through assessments and interview process.

The programme will commence in mid-August every year.

OCLD

Started in 1966, the Management Programmes at OCLD are rated amongst the best in Asia and a benchmark for excellence in hospitality and management education. The program is of 18 – 24 months duration that include comprehensive classroom education at The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Delhi and hands on experience at our award winning Oberoi and Trident hotels.

The programmes offered are listed below-

• Guest Service Management Programme.
• Housekeeping Management Programme.
• Kitchen Management Programme.
• Sales Management Programme.

In keeping with The Oberoi Group’s philosophy of training and developing it’s people, The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development invests time, effort and money in candidates selected for the Management Programmes.

This investment includes expenses on training faculty, travel to hotels, accommodation, duty meals, medical insurance and uniforms. Selected candidates are also paid a competitive monthly allowance during the training period.The programme includes four weeks of leave each year.

On successful completion of the Management Programme trainees will receive a Post-Graduate Diploma from The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development.

Graduates of Post Graduate Management Programme will have structured and well defined growth opportunities within The Oberoi Group. Most Heads of Department and General Managers in the Company are graduates of The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development.

Post Graduate programmes commence in July.

Eligibility

Age :Candidates should be above 19 and below 25 years of age, as on 1st July, of the year of joining the Programme.

Education : Candidates should have a graduate degree from a recognized University as on 1st July. The Kitchen Management Programme requires a graduate degree in Hotel Management.

Candidates should be certified as medically fit by the Company doctor.

Selection Process

The selection is based on performance of aspirants in three stages.

Stage-I : Campus presentation and first round of interviews

Stage-II : Assessments and Semi-final round of Interviews   

Stage-III : Final Interview Round

Announcement of Dates and Interview Location for Open Access day is updated on the website.           Final year students should contact College placement cell for information on when The Oberoi Group is visiting their campus for interviews. Students of Colleges not being visited by The Oberoi Group may apply here for walk-in interviews on open access day and choose a date and venue of their convenience.