Assistant Catering Manager
Manages a facility's supplies, finances and inventory so canteens and food outlets run without interruption.
Overview
An Assistant Catering Manager is expected to manage the supplies of the facility and also manage finances and finance related administrative work of the facility. They help in running the canteen, kiosks and other specialised food outlet units as well as maintain the inventory for uninterrupted service delivery.
Where they work
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Banquets
- Tourist Camps
Work environment
You have to work at least 10-12 hours per day for 6 days a week. You have to work in shifts and also overtime when required.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good in communication.
- You are comfortable working in a team.
- You are organized in your work.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Certificate — Complete Class 10 or 12 in any stream (preferably with Home Science or related subjects). Pursue short-term certificate courses in catering, food safety, beverage service, or hospitality management offered by vocational training centers, private institutes, or government-run skill development programs.
- 2Diploma — Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Catering Management, offered by vocational institutes and polytechnics.
- 3Undergraduate — Class 12 pass (preferably with Home Science or related stream). Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM), B.Sc. in Hotel and Catering Management.
- 4Postgraduate — A postgraduate degree provides advanced knowledge in managing large catering operations, event planning, and hotel management.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Hotel Management Institutes. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Institute of Hotel Management, Goa
- Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi
- Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Institute of Hotel Management, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Welcome Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Karnataka
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
- Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Oberoi Center of Learning and Development, New Delhi
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant
- 2Floor Manager
- 3Assistant Catering Manager
- 4Catering Manager/In-Charge
Expected income
₹10,000 – ₹12,000 per month
These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Event Manager
Organises programmes from weddings to conferences and makes sure they run smoothly.
Inventory Manager
Directs inventory management — planning production, managing stock and scheduling the final product.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to leading.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
K.M. Pillai — Was only 25 when a strike crippled the catering services of the factory near Vadodara where he worked. Pillai stepped in to take over the catering to supply to a 2,800 workforce. Today he heads his own catering company, Noida based PYX Industrial Caterers, which provides meals to more than 8,000 employees of corporates such as Airtel, Birla Soft, GlobalLogic and Tech Mahindra. Pillai aims to cater to 11,000 meals per day and is moving his company towards that.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 669 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3YOP5LG
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The volume's contents page lists this career on printed page 673, but the card is on 669 — Management's contents entries run two cards ahead of the printed pages at the start of the category. The Institute of Hotel Management, Thiruvananthapuram is printed in Tamil Nadu; it is in Kerala, and the state is corrected here.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.