Catering Manager Courses
A Catering Manager oversees food services for events, focusing on menu planning, budgeting, staff management, and ensuring high-quality service.
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Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Catering Manager
Get qualified to work as a Catering Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT40521
Duration
5 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a qualified chef and gain additional leadership skills with the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This nationally recognised qualification will take you beyond your chef’s qualification by teaching you how to roster and manage the entire kitchen staff. The course delivers all the skills you need to work as a chef — cooking contemporary dishes, operating a fully functional kitchen, and implementing a food safety program. Choose specialist electives in cookery and catering, Asian cooking...
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Duration
5 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SIT40621
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.
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SITSS00069
Duration
Half day - 6 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Do you work in hospitality food and beverage and need the skills to maintain the organisation’s food safety program? The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised mini-course that will teach you how to keep food safe for human consumption during preparation, storage, display, and service. You’ll also learn safe food handling practices that comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The course also covers: food disposal, single use items, temperature controlled...
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Duration
Half day - 6 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SIT40422
Duration
4 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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, com...
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Duration
4 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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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.
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