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Hospitality Careers

People in the hospitality industry provide food, drink and accommodation for customers. They work in a range of settings such as; restaurants, cafés, grills and bistros; clubs, bars and pubs; resorts, lodges, hotels, motels and hostels; kitchens and dining rooms of public institutions and private companies.
Baker
Bakers prepare, bake and decorate bread, rolls, pastries, cakes and other yeast goods.
Bar Manager
Bar managers are responsible for the running of a pub or tavern and ensure that customers receive good service.
Bartender
Bartenders prepare and serve drinks in bars, restaurants and clubs.
Café Manager
Cafe managers are in charge of cafeterias, cafes, canteens, snack bars or similar food outlets.
Casino Worker
Casino workers lead and control games played at casinos, calculate winnings and losses, and pay out players.
Caterer
Caterers manage and co-ordinate the preparation of food for functions or events.
Chef
Chefs prepare and cook food in hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Event Manager
Event managers plan, organise, promote and run events, conferences and functions for a variety of organisations, communities and groups.
Executive Housekeeper
Executive housekeepers oversee the cleaning and preparation of rooms and public areas at large hotels, hospitals and residential homes.
Fast Food Manager
Fast food managers supervise staff and the running of a fast food outlet.
Flight Attendant
Flight attendants make sure that passengers travelling in aeroplanes are safe and comfortable.
Food and Beverage Manager
Food and beverage managers are responsible for the operation of all food and beverage outlets and services in a hotel or conference centre.
Holiday Park Manager/Worker
Holiday park managers/workers operate holiday parks, motor camps, caravan parks or seaside resorts as owners or on behalf of an owner.
Hostel Manager
Hostel managers supervise the running of hostels, backpackers, boarding houses or guest houses.
Hotel Manager
Hotel managers plan, organise and control the operation of a hotel.
Hotel Porter
Hotel porters meet and greet guests, answer enquiries, assist with luggage and park guests' vehicles.
Hotel/Motel Receptionist
Hotel/motel receptionists greet and assist guests in a hotel or motel.
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen assistants wash dishes and clean the kitchen and serving areas in eating places. They may also help kitchen staff prepare food, such as chopped vegetables, for serving to the public.
Maitre d'Hotel
Maitre d's oversee the service of food and beverages to guests in restaurants, hotels, cafes and other eating places. They are in charge of checking reservations, greeting guests, supervising waiters and waitresses, and checking bills.
Maritime Hospitality Crew Member
Maritime hospitality crew members take care of passengers on board ferries and charter boats.
Motel Manager
Motel managers own or operate a motel.
Restaurant Manager
Restaurant managers are in charge of running restaurants.
Short Order Cook
Short order cooks prepare, cook and serve food. They work in cafës, bars or fast food outlets. They may also work for caterers.
Waiter/Waitress
Waiters and waitresses serve food and drinks in restaurants, hotels, clubs or other eating places.

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