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Hospitality

Open up a variety of exciting career paths in hospitality with our wide range of courses. Whether you want an entry-level, supervisory, or management position in accommodation, casinos, clubs, food and beverage, or restaurants, we can help you make great happen.

Study hospitality

The hospitality industry offers a variety of exciting career pathways. From five star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants to internationally renowned casinos; the opportunities are endless. Rising discretionary incomes, increasing business travel, and busier lifestyles are fuelling strong growth in the hospitality sector. Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government's JobOutlook service predicts job prospects for cafe workers, waiters and other hospitality workers to grow very strongly over the next five years. 

As a hospitality student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain practical experience in our on-campus training restaurants. You'll have the opportunity to serve real customers taking orders, preparing drinks, serving food, and processing payments in a live environment.

TAFE Queensland offers a wide range of hospitality courses from responsible service of alcohol and gambling short courses through to entry-level certificates and high-level diplomas. Whether you want an entry level, supervisory, or management position in accommodation, casinos, clubs, food and beverage, or restaurants, we have a course to get you there.

Career outcomes

  • Banquet manager
  • Concierge
  • Duty manager
  • Food and beverage attendant
  • Front office supervisor
  • Gaming attendant
  • Guest service agent
  • Housekeeper
  • Porter
  • Restaurant manager

Hospitality courses

Hospitality hubs

Our hospitality hubs combine commercial kitchens and open to the public restaurants and cafes to give our hospitality students the ability to practice in a live service environment. Our purpose-built facilities will allow you to build hands-on skills that you can take straight into the workforce. 

Have the skills and experience but not the qualification?

Take a look at our RPL program. Fast track your way to a formal qualification by receiving recognition for the study you have completed or the skills you've gained from the workplace. 

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