Exclusive Interview | Devraj Basnet Director of Food and Beverage,Hotel Indigo Riverwalk San Antonio Texas
/“Be people-oriented. The hotel business does not exist without people.”
Editor: Tell us about your journey. How did it all start?
My journey started in 2000. I was 15 years old. I was born in Nepal. When I went to India I found that India is the same as Nepal. I had a language barrier so I didn't get a job in other sectors but in the hotel as most people speak English in the hotel. I started my first job at the Bristol Hotel as a waiter in 2000.
Editor: What do you think it takes to succeed in this industry?
Great passion and people skills.
Editor: What are the attributes you look for while selecting or hiring? If someone wants to work with you, what should they do?
I focus more on the attitudes
Editor: What advice would you give to a young, aspiring hotelier for their internship?
Be people-oriented. The hotel business does not exist without people.
Editor: What are some of the trends you see impacting the hospitality industry?
The generation gap is impacting the industry.
Editor: Two things you would like to change in the industry.
Hiring process
Nepotism
Editor: What is your favorite interview question and why?
Tell me the time, you faced difficulties and how did you come out of it?
