Please be aware TAFE Queensland's contact centres will be closed from 1pm (AEST) Friday 14 February for scheduled system updates, and will reopen on 9am, (AEST) Monday 17 February. Our campuses are still open, check for opening hours, or get in touch via email.

Visit our Campus Update page for more information regarding disruptions related to flooding in North Queensland. 

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Please be aware TAFE Queensland's contact centres will be closed from 1pm (AEST) Friday 14 February for scheduled system updates, and will reopen on 9am, (AEST) Monday 17 February. Our campuses are still open, check for opening hours, or get in touch via email.

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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