A practical masterclass was held at the Department of Tourism as part of the "Food management at the hotel" course

As part of his pedagogical internship, Askhat Gumarov a second year PhD student in the "Tourism" program - conducted a practical masterclass on the subject "Food management at the hotel" for third-year students of the "Restaurant and hotel business" program.

The session took place in the Department of Tourism’s gastro-laboratory, which is equipped with modern facilities. It featured guest experts from the Wyndham Garden Astana hotel: Food & Beverage Department Supervisor Ayim Adilbekova and bartender Tamerlan Kadyrkhan.

During the master class, the experts shared their professional experience and demonstrated to the students the techniques for preparing various coffee drinks, providing detailed explanations regarding the specifics of their preparation and presentation.

Special attention was devoted to the practical component of the session. Under the guidance of invited experts, the students prepared coffee drinks themselves, consolidating what they had learned and acquiring new practical skills. This training format allowed these future professionals in the restaurant and hospitality industry to gain a closer look at the specifics of the trade and modern service standards.

The master class generated great interest among the students and took place in an engaging, interactive atmosphere. The participants had the opportunity not only to learn more about the culture of preparing coffee drinks but also to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice.

Following the session, specialists from Wyndham Garden Astana highly commended the facilities of the department’s culinary laboratory, noting the presence of modern equipment and the technological capabilities required to prepare a wide variety of beverages. The use of specialized learning spaces fosters the development of students' professional competencies and enhances the quality of practical training for future hospitality industry professionals.

PhD, Professor Rina Agybetova, supervisor of the PhD student’s pedagogical practicum and head of the Department of Tourism a professor in the Department of Tourism Lyailya Mutalieva expressed their gratitude to the invited experts for conducting the master class, openly sharing their professional experience, and contributing to the practical training of the students.

In conclusion, the participants highlighted the importance of such practice-oriented sessions for training qualified personnel who meet the modern requirements of the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Conducting masterclasses with the involvement of active industry professionals helps strengthen cooperation between the university and representatives of the hospitality sector, bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and enhances the quality of professional education.