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A Food and Beverage Supervisor oversees a team of staff during a shift at a hospitality venue. You might work in a restaurant, hotel, casino or other hospitality location. Food and Beverage Supervisors ensure the venue is operating effectively and make sure patrons have everything they need. You’ll speak with customers to make reservations or take food and drink orders and you may have to deal with any issues that come up during your shift.
Food and Beverage Supervisors should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate well with staff and patrons. Customer service skills are essential and you’ll need to be able to keep up with the demands of a busy venue. Food and Beverage Supervisors may have to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Food and Beverage Supervisor.
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 your RSA certificate online or face-to-face with a Registered Training Provider (RTO) today by enrolling in the SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol. This hands-on short course is mandatory for hospitality employees who work on licensed premises in Australia. The course covers: impacts of alcohol consumption on the human body, alcohol and the community, serving standard drink sizes, identifying intoxicated customers, refusing service, underage patrons, harm minimisation, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of training providers in your area that deliver the mandatory RSA course. PLEASE NOTE: the RSA course is different in some Australian states and territories. Contact your training provider before enrolling to ensure you have selected the correct course for your location..
Average duration: 1 day.
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 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.
In Australia, a full time Food and Beverage Supervisor generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 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.
Employment numbers in this industry have increased strongly over the last five years. There are currently 69,400 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Food and Beverage Supervisor. Food and Beverage Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Food and Beverage Supervisor interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House). This course covers a range of subjects including welcoming diners, managing table bookings, processing payments and overseeing drink and table service. A Certificate IV in Hospitality or a Diploma of Hospitality Management 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
Barista
Cafe Attendant
Night Auditor
$1,050 weekly pay
Waiter
Bar Manager
Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Food Safety Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Rooms Division Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Shift Manager
Venue Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
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