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A Catering Manager oversees the planning, preparation, and delivery of food services for events, functions, or daily operations in catering establishments. You might work in event venues, catering companies, or large organisations. Catering Managers focus on menu planning, budgeting, staff management, and ensuring food safety standards. You’ll coordinate with clients to meet their needs and manage logistics to ensure successful events and high-quality service.
Catering Managers play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences. You’ll need to be organised, have strong leadership skills, and be able to handle high-pressure situations. You’ll liaise with clients, suppliers, and your team to ensure seamless operations and exceptional service, contributing to the overall success of catering events.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Catering Manager.
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The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery and Catering) prepares you for a career as a professional chef by combining cookery, hospitality, and managerial skills, providing a solid foundation in hospitality operations. You will gain the ability to lead operations and manage teams in the dynamic hospitality industry. Specialising in food, you will deliver high-quality service with a deep understanding of kitchen management and cookery skills. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Culinary) equips students with the skills to excel as managers in various hospitality sectors. It includes Cookery and Patisserie electives to enhance employability. Graduates will have a strong theoretical foundation and specialised skills to plan, execute, and assess work. They will operate independently, manage others, and make operational decisions in restaurants, hotels, motels, catering, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops, allowing for multiskilling in various areas. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
The SIT40621 Certificate IV in Catering Management prepares students for supervisory roles in catering operations. Graduates operate independently or with limited guidance, using discretion to solve non-routine problems. This qualification provides pathways to work in diverse settings, including hospitals, aged care facilities, sporting and entertainment venues, hotel banqueting departments, cook-chill production kitchens, and mobile catering businesses. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 14 months.
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Here are some potential career pathways within cookery and catering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cookery and Catering
Apprentice Chef
$865 weekly pay
Catering Assistant
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Sandwich Hand
Breakfast Chef
$1,150 weekly pay
Catering Manager
$1,450 weekly pay
Chef
Commis Chef
Cook
Demi Chef
Food Safety Supervisor
$1,050 weekly pay
Food Service Supervisor
$1,250 weekly pay
Pastry Chef
Patissier
Pizza Chef
Chef de Partie
$1,350 weekly pay
Executive Chef
$1,730 weekly pay
Kitchen Manager
Sous Chef