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 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

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

Food and Beverage Manager

A Food and Beverage Manager oversees dining operations, ensuring high standards in food quality, service, and staff performance while managing inventory.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Fast Food Assistant

A Fast Food Assistant takes orders, prepares food, processes payments, and maintains cleanliness, requiring teamwork and strong customer service skills.

Avg yearly income $54,080
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in food services

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
78 - 104 weeks
$12,000 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Housekeeper Conference Manager Event Director
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Event Planner Hotel Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Housekeeper Conference Manager Event Director Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Event Planner Hotel Manager + 4 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$1 - $16,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Kitchen Manager Catering Manager
Food Service Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Pastry Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Kitchen Manager Catering Manager Food Service Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Pastry Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef + 5 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant
Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender + 7 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food Safety Supervisor Hotel Manager
Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hospitality Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food Safety Supervisor Hotel Manager Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hospitality Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager + 5 more
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Traineeship
2 weeks
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef Food Service Supervisor
Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor + 2 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus
104 weeks
$15,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Rooms Division Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Rooms Division Manager + 4 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Club Manager Event Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Club Manager Event Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager + 2 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Barista
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Barista + 5 more
AMP30316

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Traineeship
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Processor Meat Packer Food Safety Supervisor
Meat Inspector Food Safety Officer Butcher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Processor Meat Packer Food Safety Supervisor Meat Inspector Food Safety Officer Butcher + 3 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.
Bartender Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant Waiter Barista
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bartender Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant Waiter Barista + 4 more
SIT30722

Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
Apprenticeship, Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$2,550 - $7,658
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Waiter Barista
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Waiter Barista
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.
Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef
Chef de Partie Chef Kitchen Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef Chef de Partie Chef Kitchen Manager + 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 Service Worker Waiter Catering Assistant
Fast Food Assistant Food Safety Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Production Worker Food Process Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Service Worker Waiter Catering Assistant Fast Food Assistant Food Safety Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Production Worker Food Process Worker + 5 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus, Online
12 - 22 months
$0 - $24,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Catering Manager Food and Beverage Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Catering Manager Food and Beverage 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.
Hospitality Manager Food and Beverage Manager Executive Chef
Kitchen Manager Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef de Partie Sous Chef Commis Chef
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospitality Manager Food and Beverage Manager Executive Chef Kitchen Manager Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef de Partie Sous Chef Commis Chef + 6 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 24 months
$0 - $18,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Shift Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Shift Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Catering 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.
Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant
Administration Officer Office Assistant Receptionist Kitchen Attendant Waiter Biosecurity Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Administration Officer Office Assistant Receptionist Kitchen Attendant Waiter Biosecurity Officer + 6 more
FBP50121

Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $17,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor
Brewer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Brewer + 1 more
SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $220
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Services Assistant Barista Waiter
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Services Assistant Barista Waiter Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant + 3 more
SITSS00080

Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$220 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waiter Cafe Attendant Barista
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waiter Cafe Attendant Barista
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