Hospitality jobs in Australia

The hospitality industry offers great job opportunities for international students seeking part-time and casual employment.  In general, there is more hospitality jobs offered in the bigger cities but it can be more competitive at the same time. If you have work experience in the hospitality environment, it may be easier to get a job. For those who do not have any work experience within hospitality industry, don’t worry! The work experience is not always required.

When is the best time of year to working in hospitality?

Hospitality work is available during the whole year however the best time for casual job opportunities increase from September until January due to both the Christmas/New Year period and the warmer summer weather.

How to get hospitality job?

  1. Stopping by and dropping your resume to employers in busy areas of town actually still works
  2. Registering with hospitality agencies 
  3. Applying directly via job search websites

What types of hospitality jobs are offered in hospitality industry?

There are a lot of jobs which you can do in hospitality. It is all about working with people and finding the place which suits you and where you feel welcome. Customers are looking for an exceptional level of customer service and essentially, the best experience possible. If you like working with people there’s a good chances the right job is out there waiting for you. 

There’s endless variety of places within Australian hospitality industry where you can work, such as; bars, cafes, restaurants, casinos, backpacker hostels, holiday resorts, boutique hotels and entertainment venues like theatres and stadiums to name just a few. Casual or part-time jobs are often the best options for an international student on a student visa as working casual often requires to work shifts, this in turn can provide flexibility to allow you to manage your study and earn money. 

Examples of employment within hospitality:

  • Waiting staff
  • Bar & Beverage staff
  • Chefs and Cooks
  • Front office & Guest services
  • Gaming
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen & Sandwich hands
  • Management
  • Reservations
  • Baristas
  • Sommeliers
  • Other

List of Hospitality companies

Job search websites in Australia

http://www.hiremeup.com.au/                                                http://www.seek.com.au/ 
http://www.careerone.com.au/                                               http://www.mycareer.com.au/  
http://www.jobsearch.com.au                                                 http://partistaff.com.au

Fair Work Ombudsman - www.fairwork.gov.au
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