Mr. Ajaypal Rawat is currently working as HOD Accommodation Operations at Servo Hospitality School, Dehradun. He has a rich experience of more than 12 years in the Hospitality Industry. He holds a bachelor's degree in hotel management and catering technology and is currently pursuing his master's degree in travel and tourism management at Uttarakhand Open University. He has actively participated in various webinars & workshops. He has been a prominent part of National & International hotel brands like Carlson, Best Western, The Lalit, Staywell Group, Ramee group & Select Group.

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What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

"Learning, improving, and developing skills for current trends"

As an educator who does not merely instruct students, I must continue to acquire new skills and knowledge of current trends. My guiding principle is to guarantee that students receive an egalitarian, inclusive, and high-quality education, while also encouraging them to pursue opportunities for lifelong learning.

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

I believe that effective delegation and communication are two of my leadership skills. I always strive to assign duties to the person who is most suited to complete them, and I make an effort to explain clearly what needs to be done and why. This minimizes back-and-forth communication, errors, and the need to redo tasks. Investing additional time at the start of the project to communicate effectively and correctly delegate saves time as the project progresses.

The education systems in India and other foreign countries are structured very differently. In your experience, what can an inbound student gain from studying here at your university?

Servo will not only give students the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of their chosen subject but also to develop transferable skills such as communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills while enhancing their ability to work as part of a team.

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How does the curriculum of Servo Hospitality School ensure the best practice of the industry?

The primary goal of Servo Hospitality School is to impart information and skills in accordance with international standards and needs. Mock interviews, industry experience, monthly evaluations & assignments, viva, and other tests are conducted on a regular basis to measure knowledge proficiency. The school also encourages learners to engage in different departmental competitions, workshops, seminars, and other events that take place in and around the institution in order to prepare them for the upcoming hard competition. Experts from various sectors spend their time, energy, and expertise to instill the best habits and attributes.

Furthermore, the mandatory final-year International Internship prepares the student to be a competent and thorough professional according to international standards.

What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the college and the students are?

To help students learn by imparting knowledge to them and by setting up a situation in which students can and will learn effectively.

What do you think should be the College's top priority over the next 10 years?

Our outlook is global, and our vision is to build purposeful and visionary leaders in hospitality. In the future, we look forward to becoming a key training partner in the international education consortium and setting up a truly global institute. 

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What would you like people to know about your college they may not know?

"Having access to industry speakers for the benefit of the students"

Our workplace is a remarkable setting, and it provides the ideal environment for students to be part of one of the leading hospitality schools. Here, students can learn about the industry's finest practices and academic subjects. Our curriculum includes a training session where professionals from the industry and academia engage with students. We also have a team of exceptional full-time and visiting faculty, ensuring world-class education.

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Creating connections and networks helps in the long run”

My key advice to students is that a narrow focus brings big results, understand the dynamics of change and do your best every time. Also, another key piece of advice would be, to build good and meaningful connections as they will always help you in the long run.