Restaurant India News: Clarissa Group Signs MoU with SRHU for Hospitality Training and Placements

Clarissa Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swami Rama Himalayan University to strengthen collaboration between hospitality education and industry operations.

The partnership will focus on internships, campus placements, guest lectures, research collaborations, and joint certification programmes aimed at improving industry exposure for hospitality students.

Under the agreement, students will undergo industrial training for a period of three to six months across Clarissa Group’s hospitality properties located in Jim Corbett, Mukteshwar, and Goa, along with training opportunities at the company’s corporate office in Noida. The programme will provide operational exposure across front office, food and beverage service, kitchen operations, housekeeping, sales and marketing, revenue management, and digital marketing.

The collaboration will also include campus recruitment drives, pre-placement offers, and management trainee opportunities for selected students. Industry leaders from Clarissa Group are expected to conduct guest lectures and leadership sessions as part of the engagement.

“At Clarissa, we strongly believe that the future of hospitality lies in creating a seamless bridge between academic learning and industry realities. This partnership with SRHU is a step towards nurturing talent that is not only skilled but also industry-ready from day one. Through structured training, mentorship, and experiential learning, we aim to empower the next generation of hospitality professionals with the confidence and competence to lead,” said Harshal Dilwali, Director & CEO, Clarissa Group.

“At SRHU, we are committed to providing our students with industry-aligned education that prepares them for real-world challenges. Our collaboration with Clarissa Group will significantly enhance experiential learning opportunities, enabling students to gain practical exposure, develop critical skills, and build meaningful careers in the hospitality sector. This partnership reflects our vision of integrating academic excellence with industry relevance,” said Taruma Gautam, Advisor to the president and Director of School Management, Swami Rama Himalayan University.

The agreement reflects the growing focus within the hospitality sector on strengthening industry-academia partnerships to address workforce readiness, operational training, and long-term talent development.