Rig Istitute Of Hospitality

Our place, the Rig Institute Of Hospitality, is tucked away in B-3, Staff Flats, which is part of the Institute Of Hotel Management on Library Avenue. Being in the Pusa Complex in New Delhi is interesting because it's so focused on learning and research. Since we are in the staff flats, the environment feels very much like a home rather than a cold institution. We have rooms set up where people can practice what they are learning about hospitality and service. It’s not uncommon to hear the sound of dishes or people discussing how to set a table properly. The Pusa Complex is quite large and has a lot of trees, so it’s a nice place to walk around during a break. We spend most of our time working with the students and making sure the supplies are stocked up. We don't have a big front desk like a hotel might; it's more of a practical workspace where we get things done. The building is an older one, so it has that solid feel to it, and the rooms have high ceilings. We often share tea with the other staff members in the complex and talk about the local news. It’s a very specific kind of community here on Library Avenue. We just focus on the daily tasks of teaching and keeping the place running without any big fuss or complicated rules. It is just our regular daily routine.