June 12, 2023 |
As we wrap up another post-secondary school year, we congratulate all the graduates of the Hotel and Restaurant Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Service Hospitality is honoured to present four $250 scholarships to students from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Hotel & Restaurant Management Program! This diploma program provides industry knowledge and management skills, including a Specialization Field Placement in various areas of the hospitality industry. We congratulate our 2023 scholarship recipients Keith Valdez, Navpreet Kaur, Liam Skov and John Aldrin Adriano!
Interviews with the Recipients
Keith Valdez
Why did you choose hospitality?
“Hotel and Restaurant Management is a one of the big industries under the umbrella of HOSPITALITY. This is a program designed to integrate theory and technical skills in both management and service orientation. Hotel and Restaurant Management does not restrict me to just the food and hospitality industry. This program is also a window of opportunity in jobs associated with corporate settings and entrepreneurship. The potential job market is much wider such as hotels and restaurants like casinos, resorts, cruise ship lines, convention centers, private clubs, golf courses, and seniors’ communities. Having my diploma in Business Management provides insights into me on way companies and organizations are run. Meanwhile, Hotel and Restaurant Management will give me an expertise and clear focus in hospitality that accords a dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced environment that will fire up my unique skills. Furthermore, 15 years of experience in customer service, plus my encounter and background in business and marketing would leverage me to a much higher position I am aiming for in the future not just an employee to be a successful entrepreneur.”
What are your future goals post-graduation?
“An opportunity to other potential industries – hospitality has a broad meaning but what stands out is the relationship between guest and host. Hospitality is a virtue of the soul that truly cares. As a people person like me, it is the best quality that I truly possess. I know that hospitality opens more fundamental roles in hotels and restaurants, amusement, events, and the airline industry. Entrepreneurial Plans – my ultimate dream is to own a coffee shop. My future place will give them a fresh ambiance, create a new vibe, and at the same time enjoy the coffee and delectable foods offered. I can’t wait to make this dream into reality and best practices from hospitality and Sask Polytech will give me an edge over my future competitors.”
What will you do to promote Health & Safety in your future job?
“I will join Health & Safety team in my workplace. Share what I have learned in the program by asking management if they can provide a short training quarterly to remind the employees of the health and safety guidelines. Understand existing workplace health and safety standards. As an employee, be cautious and alert in your current position and ensure safety at all times, be alert of the hazards and report any malpractices of health and safety so as work conditions that will affect the Health and Safety of the organization.”
Navpreet Kaur
Why did you choose hospitality?
“I want to explore the different culture, meet new people and want to make them feel valuable with my customer service.”
What are your future goals post-graduation?
“I want to start my own business in hospitality industry most probably it will a restaurant and serves the people with my hospitality skills.”
What will you do to promote Health & Safety in your future job?
“According to me Health & safety program should be the part of orientation and training process. Proper policies and procedure should be introduced to employees. I will make sure everyone respects each others health and safety.”
Liam Skov
Why did you choose hospitality?
“I have been working in the hospitality industry for almost 18 years as a chef. When Covid hit, I was out of a job like most people, so I took it upon myself to take my career to the next level. Something I had always wanted to do. I found the Hospitality course being offered and I instantly applied knowing it was what I wanted to do to further my career. The other main reason I chose the hospitality industry is that I want to make an impact and create changes for the better.”
What are your future goals post-graduation?
“My future goals once I have competed this program is to find a job that makes me happy and that I am really passionate about. I want to take all of what I have learned, implement it and create a work environment that everyone dreams of being part of.”
What will you do to promote Health & Safety in your future job?
“Working in a kitchen for as long as I have been, I have seen my fair share of unsafe working environments. Moving forward in whatever job I get; I want to be consistent in ensuring the safety of all employees and guests. Making sure I am doing everything in my power to create a safe and healthy environment by keeping up to date with all health and safety procedures and then training all employees according to those policies and procedures. Having the knowledge, I have gained from taking this course and teaching it to others as well as making people aware of what should be in place in every organization.”
John Aldrin Adriano
Why did you choose hospitality?
“I chose hospitality because I enjoy socializing to people, offering customer service and working with other people makes me feel valued.”
What are your future goals post graduation?
“My main goal is to work in the Hospitality Industry and to get a permanent residency.”
What will you do to promote Health & Safety in your future job?
“Word of mouth to co-workers about what I learned in OH&S.”
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