Priya Padave
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Professor and Chef with 15+ years of research background, industry experience, and a teaching portfolio. Specialized in Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training. Proficient in communication, management, and delivering detailed education. Skilled presenter at conferences, adept at explaining complex information to diverse audiences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Hospitality Department
Leelavati Institute of Hotel Management & Business Studies
07.2024 - Current
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Hospitality Educator and Consultant
Academic Advisory Board
12.2023 - Current
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
Program Coordinator – BSc Hospitality Studies
Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Part of pre-opening college team
- Handling the department in the position of HOD
- Training the students and imparting -Practical and Theoretical
- Infrastructure planning
- Course development
- Admissions and counseling
- Conducted Training Programs for the staff and students.
Assistant Professor
D Y Patil University School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies
03.2015 - 09.2021
- Training the students of Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Studies
- Training students in practical and theory aspects
- Training the students in Research as Research Guide
- Preparing schedules for Case studies, Virtual sessions, Seminars, Chef Competitions and workshop
- Designing and Planning syllabus and Modules
- Practical Cooking Videos
- Part of Admission Team and handling admissions
- Alumni Coordinator – Heading the Alumni Association
- Cultural Committee Head
- Member of Board of Studies
- Conducting and Hosting Webinars.
Lecturer
Goa Swiss Institute of Hotel Management
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Training the students in practical and theory.
Entrepreneur
Ambari's Kitchen
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Planning and developing menus.
Lecturer
ITM
09.2005 - 04.2011
- Lecturer for Food Production at ITM College, Kharghar conducting theory and practicals for the students of BA in Hospitality Studies and Queen Margaret University
- Excelled in Planning faculty and students time table.
Instructor of Food Production Principles
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute
08.2006 - 09.2006
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Lecturer
IIAS
11.1999 - 10.2000
- As a Lecturer conducting practicals and theory for the students of Third Year, Hospitality Studies.
Consultancy and Training Sessions
Sher E Punjab
07.1998 - 09.1999
- Conducting consultancy and training sessions for the staff of Sher E Punjab
- Interview, training and induction program for the new employees of the organisation
- Setup and maintained the Training and On-the-Job training system in the organisation
- Conducted soft skills, sales, telephone etiquette, and customer service training sessions.
Setting up of Hotel Management Institute
Institute of Technology Management
07.1997 - 09.1999
- Handling admissions
- Planning syllabus, time table
- Conducting theory and practicals for the Diploma Students of Hotel Management.
Cooking Practicals Instructor
Sanjay School for Special Education
07.1998 - 06.1999
- Conducting cooking practicals for the special (deaf, dumb and mentally challenged) students.
Hotel Management Instructor
VM's Indian Technical Institute
10.1997 - 05.1998
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
ASST. F & B EXECUTIVE
Hotel Nova Goa
03.1997 - 06.1997
- Menu Planning
- Conducting training and briefings for the staff of F&B Service
- Handling banquets and events
- Assisting F & B Manager in the daily functioning of F & B Service Department.
JUNIOR EXECUTIVE
Hotel Mandovi
05.1996 - 02.1997
- Preparing Banquet Schedules
- Staff Rota
- Handling restaurant service and Customer relations.
Captain
Hotel Mandovi
11.1995 - 06.1996
- Handling guest service
- Customer relations.
Trainee Captain
Hotel Mandovi
05.1995 - 10.1995
- Handling guest service
- Customer relations.
Education
6 months Diet and Nutrition Course -
RUCHHI's Balance Diet
Training Level 2- Food Safety Supervisor - undefined
FOSTAC
Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration And Management - undefined
Shri JJTU at Rajasthan
06.2025
Project Management Certification - undefined
Indian Institute of Business Management, Delhi
01.2020
Masters of Arts in Tourism Management - undefined
Indira Gandhi National Open University
01.2011
Short Course in Learning, Teaching and Assessment - undefined
Queen Margaret University
01.2008
3 year Diploma in Hotel Management - undefined
IHMCTAN, Goa
01.1995
Skills
- Academic advisement
- Academic instruction
- Attendance monitoring
- Learning skills development
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Education assessments
- Innovative teaching methods
- Continuous professional development
- Student rapport
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication
- Networking
- [Equipment] operation
Certification
- Attended 5 day Online FDP on Value Based Research Publication.
- FDP on Indian Heritage Management by ATAL
- FDP on New Trends in Housekeeping by G Raghubalan
- Workshop on New Trends and Technology in Rooms Division
- International Conference on Global Busines Management, Hospitality and Tourism Studies
- National Conference on Role of Hospitality Education in the Development of Service Sector
- Workshop on Scope of Research in Hotel Management and Catering Technology
- One day workshop at Le Cordon Bleu in Malaysia
- Workshop on NAAC
- National workshop on Research Methodology
- World Tourism Conclave
- State Level Seminar on Exploring Research Avenues in Hospitality
- Interdisciplinary National Conference on Green Technology and Sustainable Development : Indigenous Practices
- Workshop by AHLA(American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute) and Certified as Instructor of Food Production Principles
Affiliations
- Western India Culinary Association
- Indian Food Tourism Organisation
- Editor on Board for IEJRD
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Professionalassociations
- IFCA – Well Being
- Western India Culinary Association
- Indian Food Tourism Organisation
- Editor on Board for IEJRD
Extracurricular
- Cookery Video Series, Cine Curry, by PK Online Ventures Private Limited
- As External Examiners for Food Production, in various colleges .
- Conducted Industrial Visits for students at Singapore and Malaysia, Govardhan Cheese Factory and Rajasthan.
- Attended Faculty Development Programmes at Trident, BKC, The Oberoi , Nariman Point, Barbeque Nation.
- Attended Chef related events such as Chef Connect.
- Participated in Entrepreneurship Development Programme, sponsored by EDC and IDBI
- Volunteer for “MedInspire 2019” , An International Multidisciplinary Medical Summit
- Paricipated in Anti Narcotics Awareness Program, organized by Navi Mumbai Police
- Marathon Events on occasion of Women Day
- FHRAI DINNER , at Fort Aguada Beach Resort, A Taj Group of Hotels
Publications
- A study of digital marketing strategies in tourism mgmt, Rabindra Bharati Patrika, 2023
- Empirical Study on Organisational Commitment of employees in Indian Hotel Industry, Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 2023
- Re-evaluating hospitality education needs to form a bridge between the industry and academia, Auro University, 2022
- The Study of Effective Ways to Foster RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN HOSPITALITY Education, IHM Bhopal, 2022
- Study on Role of the New Jungle Safari Concept and its Impact on Wild Life Tourism, Palarch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 2021
- The advancement to the development of hotel industry through technological innovations, JETIRCF06012 Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 2019
- Regulating The Hygienic Conditions Of The Production Areas Of Kitchens Among Hotels, Ignite Mind Journal, 2019
- Impact of Hospitality Education beyond Hotels, Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 2019
- A Study of Digital Transformation in Hotels in Navi Mumbai, BVIMSR, 2018
- Exploring Research Avenues in Hospitality, Atithya, 2016
Training
- Value Based Research Publication, 5 day Online FDP
- Indian Heritage Management, ATAL
- New Trends in Housekeeping, G Raghubalan
- New Trends and Technology in Rooms Division
- Scope of Research in Hotel Management and Catering Technology
- NAAC
- Research Methodology
- Exploring Research Avenues in Hospitality, State Level Seminar
- Green Technology and Sustainable Development : Indigenous Practices, Interdisciplinary National Conference
Presentations
- The Study of Awareness of Sustainable Food Choices in Adolescents, ICOHOST - 2024 6th International Conference on Hospitality & Tourism
- Trends & Prospects in Hospitality Education Sector, PHCASC
- Re-evaluating Hospitality education needs to form a bridge between the industry and Academia, Conference on Hospitality & Tourism Sectors (CHTS-2022), Auro University, Surat
- Study on Role of the New Jungle Safari Concept and its Impact on Wild Life Tourism, International Conference on Global Busines Management, Hospitality and Tourism Studies
- Development of Hotel Industry through Technological Innovations, National Conference on Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Impact of Hospitality Education beyond Hotels, National Conference on Role of Hospitality Education in the Development of Service Sector
- A Study of Digital Transformation in Hotels in Navi Mumbai, International Conference on Empowering to Create Smart Future through E Governance and Digitisation
- Exploring Research Avenues in Hospitality, State Level Seminar on Exploring Research Avenues in Hospitality
- ORGANIC FOODS – CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO GREEN TOURISM, Interdisciplinary National Conference on Green Technology and Sustainable Development : Indigenous Practices
Timeline
Head of Hospitality Department
Leelavati Institute of Hotel Management & Business Studies
07.2024 - Current
Hospitality Educator and Consultant
Academic Advisory Board
12.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator – BSc Hospitality Studies
Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce
10.2021 - 11.2023
Assistant Professor
D Y Patil University School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies
03.2015 - 09.2021
Lecturer
Goa Swiss Institute of Hotel Management
10.2014 - 02.2015
Entrepreneur
Ambari's Kitchen
01.2014 - 10.2014
Instructor of Food Production Principles
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute
08.2006 - 09.2006
Lecturer
ITM
09.2005 - 04.2011
Lecturer
IIAS
11.1999 - 10.2000
Consultancy and Training Sessions
Sher E Punjab
07.1998 - 09.1999
Cooking Practicals Instructor
Sanjay School for Special Education
07.1998 - 06.1999
Hotel Management Instructor
VM's Indian Technical Institute
10.1997 - 05.1998
Setting up of Hotel Management Institute
Institute of Technology Management
07.1997 - 09.1999
ASST. F & B EXECUTIVE
Hotel Nova Goa
03.1997 - 06.1997
JUNIOR EXECUTIVE
Hotel Mandovi
05.1996 - 02.1997
Captain
Hotel Mandovi
11.1995 - 06.1996
Trainee Captain
Hotel Mandovi
05.1995 - 10.1995
Training Level 2- Food Safety Supervisor - undefined
FOSTAC
Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration And Management - undefined
Shri JJTU at Rajasthan
Project Management Certification - undefined
Indian Institute of Business Management, Delhi
Masters of Arts in Tourism Management - undefined
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Short Course in Learning, Teaching and Assessment - undefined
Queen Margaret University
3 year Diploma in Hotel Management - undefined
IHMCTAN, Goa
- Attended 5 day Online FDP on Value Based Research Publication.
- FDP on Indian Heritage Management by ATAL
- FDP on New Trends in Housekeeping by G Raghubalan
- Workshop on New Trends and Technology in Rooms Division
- International Conference on Global Busines Management, Hospitality and Tourism Studies
- National Conference on Role of Hospitality Education in the Development of Service Sector
- Workshop on Scope of Research in Hotel Management and Catering Technology
- One day workshop at Le Cordon Bleu in Malaysia
- Workshop on NAAC
- National workshop on Research Methodology
- World Tourism Conclave
- State Level Seminar on Exploring Research Avenues in Hospitality
- Interdisciplinary National Conference on Green Technology and Sustainable Development : Indigenous Practices
- Workshop by AHLA(American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute) and Certified as Instructor of Food Production Principles
6 months Diet and Nutrition Course -
RUCHHI's Balance Diet
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