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In pics: Kolkata launch of Hospitality Hope, where ‘hope is a click away’ for that dream job in hospitality

A passion project by Rashmi Uday Singh, the free-to-use global recruitment platform portal aims to connect chefs, restaurants and hotels with promising talent

By Karo Christine Kumar | Published 07.02.24, 09:06 PM
1/8 Hospitality Hope (www.hospitalityhope.com), a global website connecting job seekers and creators, expanded its reach with the Kolkata edition of its launch at The Glenburn Penthouse on February 6. A passion project by Gourmand award recipient, author and TV host, Rashmi Uday Singh, the platform aims to bridge talent gaps in the hospitality industry

Hospitality Hope (www.hospitalityhope.com), a global website connecting job seekers and creators, expanded its reach with the Kolkata edition of its launch at The Glenburn Penthouse on February 6. A passion project by Gourmand award recipient, author and TV host, Rashmi Uday Singh, the platform aims to bridge talent gaps in the hospitality industry

All photos by Amit Datta
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2/8 Hoteliers, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, journalists and members from Kolkata’s close-knit F&B industry gathered for the launch event

Hoteliers, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, journalists and members from Kolkata’s close-knit F&B industry gathered for the launch event

3/8 Surrounded by books, the author of over 40 publications, raises a cup, joined by (centre) Chef Shaun Kenworthy and (right) Husna-Tara Prakash of The Glenburn Penthouse. ‘Rashmi is quite the powerhouse! Internationally, she’s one of the most influential people in the F&B industry from India, and we’re happy to have her here,’ shared Shaun

Surrounded by books, the author of over 40 publications, raises a cup, joined by (centre) Chef Shaun Kenworthy and (right) Husna-Tara Prakash of The Glenburn Penthouse. ‘Rashmi is quite the powerhouse! Internationally, she’s one of the most influential people in the F&B industry from India, and we’re happy to have her here,’ shared Shaun

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4/8 In Kolkata after whirlwind visits to Colombo, Bali, and Dubai, Rashmi shared her inspiration for the job portal: ‘During the pandemic, many hospitality professionals reached out to me on social media, to post job alerts. That’s when the idea struck me. Built with my own savings, this portal is my way of giving back to the hospitality industry’

In Kolkata after whirlwind visits to Colombo, Bali, and Dubai, Rashmi shared her inspiration for the job portal: ‘During the pandemic, many hospitality professionals reached out to me on social media, to post job alerts. That’s when the idea struck me. Built with my own savings, this portal is my way of giving back to the hospitality industry’

5/8 When the topic involves chefs, can hunger pangs be far behind? Madhu Neotia, who introduced ‘The Calcutta Story’ into this year’s edition of The India Story, enjoys a nibble with Pinky Kenworthy, fresh from choreographing ‘A Baroque Extravagance’ at the Indian Museum

When the topic involves chefs, can hunger pangs be far behind? Madhu Neotia, who introduced ‘The Calcutta Story’ into this year’s edition of The India Story, enjoys a nibble with Pinky Kenworthy, fresh from choreographing ‘A Baroque Extravagance’ at the Indian Museum

6/8 Rashmi, known for her penchant for capturing moments for social media, documents a pose struck by K. Mohanchandran, senior VP of IHCL, and Modhurima Sinha from Taj Bengal

Rashmi, known for her penchant for capturing moments for social media, documents a pose struck by K. Mohanchandran, senior VP of IHCL, and Modhurima Sinha from Taj Bengal

7/8 Alongside the food for thought, brewed some high tea delights! Guests popped phuchkas filed with – wait for it! – avocado and truffle mousse, strawberry tarts, scones with cream, with cups of Glenburn tea doing the rounds

Alongside the food for thought, brewed some high tea delights! Guests popped phuchkas filed with – wait for it! – avocado and truffle mousse, strawberry tarts, scones with cream, with cups of Glenburn tea doing the rounds

8/8 The audience listened keenly as Rashmi played a presentation showing support from some of the finest chefs in the world like Massimo Bottura, Joan Roca, Mauro Colagreco, Eneko Atxa, Gary Mehigan, etc. The global support shines through in an Indian setting, aptly, in the Glenburn dining room where the wallpaper is titled Hindustan and rolled in from Paris

The audience listened keenly as Rashmi played a presentation showing support from some of the finest chefs in the world like Massimo Bottura, Joan Roca, Mauro Colagreco, Eneko Atxa, Gary Mehigan, etc. The global support shines through in an Indian setting, aptly, in the Glenburn dining room where the wallpaper is titled Hindustan and rolled in from Paris

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