Hospitality

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

Bar Attendant

A Bar Attendant serves drinks, handles payments, cleans equipment, and provides customer service in bars, managing tasks quickly and working irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $59,280
Skill level Beginner

Cafe Attendant

A Cafe Attendant serves food and drinks, takes orders, processes payments, and performs tasks like clearing tables and cleaning in a cafe.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

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

Barista

A Barista prepares and serves beverages, takes orders, processes payments, and maintains equipment while providing excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Restaurant Supervisor

A Restaurant Supervisor manages staff, ensures smooth operations, handles customer issues, oversees reservations and events, and works irregular hours, requiring leadership skills.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Unknown

Duty Manager

A Duty Manager supervises shifts in hospitality venues, ensuring smooth operations, managing staff, and addressing customer issues during events.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Shift Manager

A Shift Manager supervises staff and operations at a dining venue, ensuring smooth service and excellent customer care during shifts.

Avg yearly income $102,388
Skill level Unknown

Bar Manager

A Bar Manager oversees operations, supervises staff, manages finances, and resolves issues while organising events at licensed venues.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Rooms Division Manager

A Rooms Division Manager oversees front desk, reservations, and housekeeping to maximise room occupancy while ensuring excellent guest service.

Avg yearly income $87,464
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 Advanced

Bartender

A Bartender prepares and serves drinks, handles cash, maintains cleanliness, and ensures customer safety while creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in hospitality

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 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 Trainee
+ 8 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 Trainee + 8 more
COFFEE - SITXFSA005

Barista Coffee & Food Handler’s Job Ready
Blended, On Campus
2 days
$280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista
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 Restaurant Supervisor
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager + 7 more
BAR - SITXFSA005

Bar Service & Food Handler’s Job Ready
Blended, On Campus
2 days
$280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bartender
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bartender
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
On Campus
18 months
$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
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Traineeship
2 weeks
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant
Catering Assistant Waiter Kitchen Attendant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter Kitchen Attendant + 3 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 Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Kitchen Manager
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Kitchen Manager + 9 more

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Manager Event Director Event Manager
Event Planner Exhibition Manager Venue Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Manager Event Director Event Manager Event Planner Exhibition Manager Venue Manager + 3 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
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
SIT60222

Advanced Diploma of Event Management
Blended
24 months
$24,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager
Venue Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Venue Manager + 1 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 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 Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 9 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
SIT30722

Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $7,658
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Bar Manager Waiter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Bar Manager Waiter
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,580
  • 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
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $11,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 7 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Kitchen Manager + 8 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
Blended, On Campus
9 - 24 months
$0 - $6,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 7 more
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