Medhavi Skills, Barbeque Nation launch New Hospitality Program

• MSU and Barbeque Nation launch job-linked hospitality degrees.
• Courses blend 60% on-job training with 40% classroom study.
• Includes hiring priority and upskilling for current staff.

Medhavi Skills University (MSU), through its industry outreach organization, Medhavi Aspire Pvt. Ltd., has signed a historic partnership agreement with Barbeque Nation, the largest casual dining chain in India, to launch an industry integrated hospitality education program.

The program, beginning in July 2025, will provide students with the opportunity to learn in the classroom and learn in the operating restaurants with Barbeque Nation, allowing them to earn and learn while receiving a formal qualification.

The program will include a three-year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) in Hospitality & Restaurant Operations for Class 12 (or higher) graduates, and a two-year Diploma of Vocation (D.Voc) in Hospitality Operations for Class 10 graduates. Both programs will be UGC recognised and will comply with NEP 2020 and the Academic Bank of Credits scheme.

The program will begin enrolling with 200 paid trainees across three locations, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad and hopes to roll out in all locations across the country. All current Barbeque Nation restaurant operating staff are also eligible to participate and will receive an academic qualification without having to stop working.

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The B.Voc and D.Voc employ a blended learning model, 40% classroom-based theory at MSU, and 60% apprenticeship embedded on the job at  Barbeque Nation outlets. The programme spans food and beverage service, kitchen operations, front-office management, communication and professional attitude. A first right of hire clause enables career continuity for trained and successful apprentices.

Pravesh Dudani, Founder & Chancellor of MSU, noted that this partnership showcased the university's commitment to employment-linked, flexible  education designed to meet industry need. Rahul Agrawal, CEO of Barbeque Nation, noted that the partnership creates a win-win situation for now employees and staff with their own pathways to skill development and formal learning, and a trained workforce for the restaurant. The collaboration connects academic learning and workplace learning to develop a new group of skilled hospitality professionals.