Food Services

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Waiter

A Waiter serves diners in a restaurant, takes orders, delivers food, clears tables, and must excel in customer service and multitasking.

Avg yearly income $66,560
Skill level Beginner

Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Café or Restaurant Managers oversee daily operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and provide excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Kitchen Manager

A Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency, requiring leadership and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Beginner

Food Safety Supervisor

A Food Safety Supervisor ensures compliance with food safety standards by overseeing food handling, conducting inspections, and training staff in hygiene practices.

Avg yearly income $66,976
Skill level Unknown

Barrister

A Barrister represents clients in higher courts, providing legal advice and pleading cases, requiring strong communication and analytical skills.

Avg yearly income $134,992
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in food services

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager
+ 8 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager
+ 7 more
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 months
$3,695
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Department Manager Franchisee
Independent Contractor Office Manager Retail Manager Retail Supervisor Retail Team Leader Small Business Owner Store Manager Corporate Services Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Department Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor Office Manager Retail Manager Retail Supervisor Retail Team Leader Small Business Owner Store Manager Corporate Services Manager + 8 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
On Campus
18 months
$1 - $14,676
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef
Kitchen Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager + 1 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Operations Manager Operations Coordinator Area Manager Business Support Officer
+ 7 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Food and Beverage Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Travel Team Leader Kitchen Manager
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager
Hotel Manager Event Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager + 2 more
SIR50116

Diploma of Retail Leadership
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Small Business Owner Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager Cluster Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager Cluster Manager + 5 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter
Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 10 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
6 months
$4,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant
Waiter Bar Attendant Barista
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant Barista + 3 more
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant + 5 more
SIR20216

Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality)
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cashier Retail Assistant Customer Service Assistant
Fast Food Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cashier Retail Assistant Customer Service Assistant Fast Food Assistant + 1 more
SIT30722

Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$2,550 - $7,658
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Food and Beverage Supervisor Bar Manager
Waiter
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Food and Beverage Supervisor Bar Manager Waiter + 1 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef
Kitchen Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef Kitchen Manager + 1 more
HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
25 hours
$0 - $120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker
Waiter Cooks Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker Waiter Cooks Assistant + 2 more
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $9,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee
Independent Contractor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Independent Contractor + 1 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
22 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 8 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 9 more
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