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A Duty Manager supervises a shift at a restaurant, bar or other hospitality venue. You’ll ensure operations are running smoothly and deal with any issues that arise. Duty Managers might liaise with customers, make sure staff have everything they need and attend to special events, private bookings or functions.
Duty Managers should have strong leadership skills and must be able to communicate well with their team. Customer service skills are important and you should be able to call on your problem solving abilities when required. Duty Managers should be organised and able to manage their time well. You’ll probably have to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays.
There are 7 courses available for people who want to become a Duty Manager. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
Want a supervisor’s role in the hospitality industry? How about enrolling in the SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality? This nationally recognised qualification will develop your skills in leadership, communications, and customer services and qualifies you for departmental roles in hotels, clubs, restaurants, and casinos. The course offers specialist electives to support your career interests. Choose from: food and beverage, front office and portering, events, food safety, gaming, kitchen operations, computer operations and ICT, stock and cellar operations, security, office skills, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices (and their availability), and training providers who offer this qualification..
Average duration: 18 months.
Get the skills you need to manage your department (or even the whole venue) with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. This nationally recognised qualification will give you a more sophisticated knowledge of the hospitality industry in Australia and develop your skills in leadership, communication, and business administration. The course covers: customer service management, budgeting and financial management, rostering, risk management and compliance. Choose additional electives to support your carer in commercial cookery, food and beverage, gaming, Asian cooking, accommodation services, or back of house. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, hospitality management career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
Looking for a management role in restaurants, bars, clubs, or hotels? The SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage) delivers a good mix of leadership, administration, and F&B operational skills. During your studies you will learn how to manage staff, departmental budgets, customer service, and business compliance. You’ll also gain hands-on skills for when you’re out on the floor: food and beverage matching, providing advice on Australian and imported wines, serving espresso coffee, monitoring cellar operations, serving cocktails and mixed drinks, table service. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, elective choices (and availability), and upcoming enrolment dates..
Level-up your career in the hospitality industry with the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. With this high-end diploma you could work as a hotel, club, or resort manager and you’ll gain the confidence and communication skills to manage large work teams and organisational finances. The course covers: business planning, customer service management, work health and safety management, venue compliance, and marketing. Choose specialist electives in operations, food safety, gaming, food and beverage, accommodation services, and business administration. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialist elective choices (and their availability) as well as upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
Get the skills you need to manage a restaurant, kitchen or bistro with the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you a mix of leadership, business administration, and food preparation/cooking skills. During your studies you will learn how to manage staff, budgets and finance, stock, customer service and compliance. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of commercial cooking so you can oversee the kitchen, or even step-in at times to cook and prepare meals. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Duty Manager generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 69,400 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Duty Manager. Duty Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Duty Manager interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Hospitality. This course will prepare you for a supervisory role in the hospitality industry with topics including customer service, venue hygiene and team leadership. A Diploma of Hospitality Management or a Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage) may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within hospitality. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Hospitality
Bar Attendant
$865 weekly pay
Cafe Attendant
Night Auditor
$1,050 weekly pay
Waiter
Bar Manager
Barista
Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Food Safety Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Rooms Division Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Shift Manager
Food and Beverage Manager
$1,500 weekly pay
Hospitality Manager
Kitchen Manager
$1,450 weekly pay
Venue Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
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