St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is one of the institutions under the patronage of Mar Joseph Kallarangatt, Bishop of Palai. His Excellency is a prudent pedagogue and an educationalist par excellence, whose guidance has shaped the institution's academic character since its founding.

He served as the former President and Vice Chancellor of Paurastya Vidyapitham, Vadavathoor, and is the author of thirty-five scholarly books on Theology and Oriental Liturgy. His Excellency is erudite in the ancient East Syrian language, and is further distinguished as a polyglot — proficient in English, Latin, Spanish, and German.

Under his ennobling leadership, the institution has grown into one of the leading centres of professional education in Kerala. His generous support and benevolence continue to provide the institution with the strength to forge ahead toward an ever more fulfilling and resplendent future.

Msgr. Dr. Joseph Thadathil assumed the office of Chairman of SJIHMCT on February 22, 2025, bringing with him a remarkable blend of leadership, values, and faith. His inspiring words — infused with humour, satire, and paradox — have long captivated audiences, reflecting an artistic and amicable nature that defines his approach to both ministry and education.

A trailblazer in many respects, Msgr. Thadathil was the inaugural Rector of St. Alphonsa Shrine and played a pivotal role in elevating the Kuravilangad Marth Mariam Church to the esteemed status of the Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church — becoming its first Archpriest, and notably, the first Archpriest in the Syro-Malabar Church.

A distinguished scholar, he earned his doctoral degree in Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian Institute in Rome in 1993. His thesis, on the concept of individual self according to Sankara, is regarded as a ground-breaking work that has garnered acclaim from scholars across disciplines. He has authored numerous books, reflecting his considerable literary range. As Proto-Syncellus, Msgr. Thadathil oversees significant administrative responsibilities within the Diocese of Palai, bringing the same leadership acumen to drive the institute's continued progress.

Prof. Dr. James John Mangalathu is a Catholic priest belonging to the Diocese of Palai. He earned his Master's degree in History from the M. S. University of Baroda and a PhD in Indo-Portuguese History from Pondicherry Central University. His research has taken him to the Universite de Nantes in France and the Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal, and he has drawn on collections held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France in Paris, the Archivo Nacional de Torre do Tombo, the Archivo Historico Ultramarino, the Biblioteca da Ajuda, and the Biblioteca Nacional in Lisbon, alongside the British Library in London and the Vatican Library.

His scholarly travels have extended across Germany, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sweden, Denmark, and the United States. He is conversant in Malayalam, English, Portuguese, French, and Hindi, and has published more than twenty research articles in national and international journals. His landmark study, The Portuguese and the Socio-Cultural Changes in Kerala, 1498–1663, was published by Routledge, London.

With over twenty-two years of teaching experience at St. Thomas College, Palai, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of History, and as Principal of the college from 2018 to 2024. He has also served as a National Executive member of the Xavier Board of Higher Education in India and Regional President for Southern Kerala, as an executive member of the Kerala Principals' Council, and as Secretary of the Association of Catholic Historians of India. He currently serves as Joint Secretary of the Association of Catholic Historians of India and is associated with the Private College Management Association.

Rev. Fr. Dr. Sebin Pezhathumkal is currently the Director of St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (SJIHMCT), Palai, and Assistant Professor in the MBA Department of St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET), Palai. He previously served as Secretary to the Bishop of Palai.

He holds an MBA and a PhD in Management from Christ University, Bengaluru, and has gained further professional experience at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bengaluru. His academic expertise and administrative experience contribute significantly to the advancement of higher education and institutional development.

Dr. Sheri Kurian is a graduate in Commerce with specialisation in Hospitality Services and Tourism, and is trained in Swiss hospitality services. She holds a postgraduate degree in Tourism Administration and a PhD in Business Administration, bringing together academic depth and industry-aligned training to her role as Principal.

Rev. Fr. Cherian Moolayil currently serves as the Bursar of St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (SJIHMCT), Palai, overseeing the institution's administrative and financial affairs. With extensive experience in student welfare and residential administration, he previously served as Assistant Warden of St. Mary's Hostel, Warden of St. Alphonsa Hostel, and Assistant Warden of St. Thomas Hostel at SJCET, Choondacherry — service that contributed significantly to fostering a disciplined, supportive, and student-centred campus environment.

Prior to his educational ministry, he served as Assistant Vicar of St. Mary's Church, Yenthayar, where he was actively involved in pastoral care and community outreach. Through his leadership and concern for the holistic development of students, he continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission and values of SJIHMCT.