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Principal / Vice Principal – Start-Up Catering Institute | Chennai

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About the Opportunity

next-generation Catering & Hospitality Institute in Chennai

experienced academic leader

visionary builder

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead all

  academic and operational functions

  of the institute.
• Design and implement

  curriculum, pedagogy, and accreditation frameworks

  aligned with international hospitality education standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage

  faculty and training staff

  .
• Drive

  strategic partnerships

  with hospitality brands, culinary experts, and global institutions.
• Ensure compliance with

  AICTE/NAAC/University norms

  and other educational standards.
• Foster a

  student-focused, innovation-driven academic culture

  .
• Oversee

  placements, internships, and industry collaborations

  .
• Represent the institute in academic forums, conferences, and media.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 20+ years

  of experience in the

  Hospitality or Catering Education sector

  .
• Proven leadership as

  Principal, Vice Principal, Dean, or Academic Head

  .
• Strong background in

  academic administration, curriculum design, and faculty management

  .
• Exposure to

  international hospitality education systems

  (study, work, or collaboration abroad).
• Deep understanding of

  industry trends

  in catering, hotel management, and culinary sciences.
• Based in

  Chennai

  or open to relocating.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — can

  build and scale

  a start-up academic institution.