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

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 Beginner

Venue Manager

A Venue Manager coordinates events at a venue, overseeing details like staffing, catering, and equipment, while ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Hospitality Manager

A Hospitality Manager oversees operations in hotels or restaurants, ensuring high service standards and enhancing guest satisfaction.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Beginner

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

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 Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in hospitality

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Receptionist
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Barista Bartender Sandwich Hand Food Service Assistant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Barista Bartender Sandwich Hand Food Service Assistant + 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.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor
Food Service Supervisor Duty Manager Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager Venue Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Duty Manager Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager Venue Manager + 5 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.
Cafe Attendant Barista
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Barista
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
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 Bar Attendant Waiter
Cafe Attendant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bartender Bar Attendant Waiter Cafe Attendant + 1 more

Barista and Food Hygiene
On Campus
4 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 102 weeks
$0 - $32,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper
Venue Manager Event Planner Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper Venue Manager Event Planner Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager + 4 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 Club 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 Club 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.
Barista Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter
Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Concierge Catering Assistant Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Concierge Catering Assistant Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant + 7 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.
Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager
Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager + 8 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.
Bar Attendant Barista Kitchen Attendant
Catering Assistant Waiter Cafe Attendant Bartender Food Production Manager Catering Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Barista Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter Cafe Attendant Bartender Food Production Manager Catering Manager + 6 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.
Waiter Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant
Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Concierge
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waiter Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Concierge + 5 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 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.
Cook Kitchen Manager Chef de Partie
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cook Kitchen Manager Chef de Partie Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef + 3 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
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker Waiter + 1 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
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 4 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.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Kitchen Manager Commis Chef
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Kitchen Manager Commis Chef
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.
Catering Manager Food Service Supervisor Bar Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Manager Food Service Supervisor Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 6 more
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer Biosecurity Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer Biosecurity Officer + 6 more
SITHFAB021

Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Bar Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Bar Manager
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