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One-year intensive
A focused, immersive culinary track built for people ready to work.
An initiative of IIHMYou've been cooking.
Now cook for a living.
The IIHM Global Chef Professional Programme — a one-year intensive culinary track that turns passion into a career in the world's most exciting kitchens.
12
Months, end-to-end
8
Months in our kitchens
4
Months in real hotels
100%
Placement assistance
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Why this program
Great chefs aren't born. They're trained.
An industry-driven programme combining professional classroom learning, extensive hands-on kitchen training and real hotel exposure — designed to transform beginners into confident culinary professionals.
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IIHM legacy
Powered by the academic excellence of one of India's most respected hospitality institutes.
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Real kitchens
Modern training kitchens with professional-grade equipment, not classroom demos.
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Chef mentors
Learn under experienced chefs and industry masters through live sessions.
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4 months in hotels
Industrial training in leading star properties — commercial pace, real service.
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100% placement
Dedicated placement support with national and international hospitality brands.
Programme Structure
Twelve months. Two chapters. One transformation.
8 Months
Professional Culinary Training
A balanced mix of classroom learning and practical kitchen sessions. Master essential techniques, understand food science, kitchen operations and hospitality standards — with chef-led workshops, global masterclasses and practical assessments.
4 Months
Industrial Training in Star Hotels
Intensive exposure in reputed star properties. Work alongside experienced chefs, understand commercial kitchen operations, sharpen speed and consistency, and build the professional confidence that makes you industry-ready from day one.
What you'll learn
The craft, the service, the professional.
A curriculum built around the three pillars every modern culinary professional needs: technique, hospitality, and self.
Culinary Arts
- ◆Indian Cuisine
- ◆Oriental Cuisine
- ◆Classical French
- ◆Bakery & Patisserie
- ◆Knife Skills & Safety
- ◆Menu Planning
- ◆Plating & Presentation
- ◆Hygiene & Food Safety
F&B Service Fundamentals
- ◆Dining Etiquette
- ◆Table Service Basics
- ◆Restaurant Service Standards
- ◆Chopstick Etiquette
- ◆Guest Interaction
- ◆Hospitality Behaviour
Professional Development
- ◆Communication Skills
- ◆Personality Development
- ◆Grooming Standards
- ◆Business Etiquette
- ◆Teamwork & Leadership
- ◆Interview Preparation
- ◆Etiquette Communication Grooming
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Masters & mentors
Learn from the very best.
Every student trains under working chefs and hospitality professionals — people who have run kitchens, built menus and carried service through the busiest nights. Their standards become your standards.
Celebrity Chef · Mentor
Chef Ranveer Brar
One of India's best-known chefs and a long-standing face of the Young Chef Olympiad. He brings the craft, the showmanship and the storytelling that turn a cook into a name.
Master Chef · Kitchen Mentor
Chef Kak
A veteran of professional kitchens and the Young Chef Olympiad, he drives the discipline, technique and standards on the training floor every day.
Chairman, Young Chef Olympiad Jury
Prof. David Foskett
A globally respected culinary academic and author, he sets the international benchmarks our students are trained and judged against.
Faculty Chef · IIHM
Chef Somenath Dalal
An IIHM faculty chef whose specialities run from Oriental and sushi work to large-format plating — teaching students the finish and presentation hotel kitchens expect.
Faculty Chef · IIHM
Chef Mona Das
A seasoned IIHM faculty chef and Young Chef Olympiad regular, she mentors students through kitchen craft, competition standards and professional poise.
Faculty Chef · IIHM
Chef Vijaitha M.R
An IIHM faculty chef who trains students on the practical kitchen floor — technique, hygiene, timing and the confidence to hold their own in a professional brigade.
International Chef · Mentor
Chef Sarah Hartnett
An international chef and culinary educator who brings European kitchen standards, pastry precision and global best practice to the training floor.
French Culinary Mentor
Chef Magdala Caussimon
A French-trained chef and culinary instructor who brings classical French technique, discipline and the rigour of European culinary schools to our students.
Food Production Faculty · IIHM Siliguri
Chef Deepshika Thapa
Food Production faculty at IIHM Siliguri, she grounds students in kitchen fundamentals — knife skills, stocks and sauces, hygiene and the timing a professional brigade runs on.
Faculty Chef · IIHM
Chef Sudipta Majumdar
An IIHM faculty chef who brings years of hotel kitchen experience to the classroom — coaching students on technique, consistency and the professionalism a brigade demands.
Career opportunities
Wear the chef's coat, anywhere in the world.
With 100% placement assistance and IIHM's extensive industry network, graduates begin their journeys with leading hospitality brands across India and overseas.
Placement Support
Dedicated placement team · Interview preparation · Career guidance from day one.
Where you'll work
- Luxury Hotels
- International Hotel Chains
- Fine Dining Restaurants
- Resorts
- Cruise Lines
- Airline Catering
- Banquet Operations
- Cloud Kitchens
- Catering Companies
- Cafés & Food Businesses
Entry-level roles
- Commis Chef
- Kitchen Associate
- Continental Chef Trainee
- Indian Cuisine Trainee
- Bakery Assistant
- Food Production Associate
- Culinary Assistant
Learn the IIHM way
Step into a legacy of excellence.
As a student of the IIHM Global Chef Professional Programme, you become part of the prestigious IIHM learning ecosystem — the same culture of excellence, innovation and industry connect that has shaped one of India's most respected hospitality institutes.
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Modern training kitchens
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Professional culinary tools & equipment
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Experienced chef faculty & mentors
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Global culinary masterclasses
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Industry interactions
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Workshops & competitions
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World-class campus ambience
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International hospitality standards
Who can apply
If food is the thing you always come back to — this might be your sign.
- →Students passionate about cooking
- →School graduates seeking a professional culinary career
- →Aspiring chefs looking for practical industry training
- →Individuals wanting fast-track employment in hospitality
- →Anyone dreaming of leading hotels in India or abroad
Train with experts.
Learn by doing.
Get placed.
Start your global culinary journey with the IIHM Global Chef Professional Programme by IIHS, powered by IIHM.
Begin your application