Accommodation, Hospitality
and Food Services

This industry provides a range of tourism, travel and hospitality services for people living in, and visiting Australia.

Most jobs are located in hotels, motels, cafes, restaurants, take-away shops, bars, pubs and at catering providers.

Other businesses providing hospitality services can include short-stay accommodation and bed and breakfast providers (ie: Airbnb, Stayz), serviced apartments, caravan parks, holiday houses, ski lodges and student and youth hostels.

Employability skills required include problem solving, intercultural skills, critical thinking and communication.

Casual and part-time work is very common, which makes it a great option for entry level jobs, or those studying. Work hours and weekly schedules can vary because demand for services can change by day and by season.

TOP INDUSTRY COMPANIES

  • Accor

  • McDonald's

  • Big4

  • Holiday Inn

  • Hungry Jack's

TOP INDUSTRY SUBJECTS

  • English

  • Business

  • Humanities

  • Apprenticeship or Traineeship

RELATED INDUSTRY CAREER MENTORS

  • Andrew Blake

    Owner
    at Blake's Feast

  • Ben Avramides

    Managing Director
    at Tommy Collins

  • Ingrid Langtry

    Co-owner & Creative Manager
    at Ladro

  • Cameron Earl

    Operations Manager
    at Tommy Collins

RELATED COURSES

  • Associate Degree Culinary Management

    Torrens University Australia

  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality)

    at La Trobe University

  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management

    at Box Hill Institute

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

    at The Gordon