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Sub-major Group

43 Hospitality Workers

ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2021
Released
23/11/2021

43 Hospitality Workers

Hospitality Workers provide services to patrons of hotels, bars, cafes, restaurants, casinos and similar establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
  • AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or
  • AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or
  • NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of some Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • serving and selling beverages
  • taking food orders and serving food
  • clearing used dishes, cutlery and glassware from dining and drinking areas
  • providing gaming services within casinos and other gaming establishments
  • supervising and coordinating the activities of hotel porters and other hotel staff
  • explaining and enforcing safety regulations in hotels
  • carrying luggage and escorting guests
  • may book tours, taxis and restaurants for guests
Minor Group

431 Hospitality Workers

Hospitality Workers provide services to patrons of hotels, bars, cafes, restaurants, casinos and similar establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
  • AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or
  • AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or
  • NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of some Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • serving and selling beverages
  • taking food orders and serving food
  • clearing used dishes, cutlery and glassware from dining and drinking areas
  • providing gaming services within casinos and other gaming establishments
  • supervising and coordinating the activities of hotel porters and other hotel staff
  • explaining and enforcing safety regulations in hotels
  • carrying luggage and escorting guests
  • may book tours, taxis and restaurants for guests
Unit Group

4311 Bar Attendants and Baristas

Bar Attendants and Baristas prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in bars in licensed establishments, and prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops and dining establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • preparing, serving and selling cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages
  • cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, coffee-making areas and espresso machines
  • collecting payment for sales and operating cash registers
  • promoting services and products
  • washing glassware and arranging bottles and glasses
  • tapping kegs and attaching supply lines
  • replenishing drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators
  • selling light snacks
  • selecting and grinding coffee

Occupations:

  • 431111 Bar Attendant
  • 431112 Barista

431111 Bar Attendant

Alternative Title:

  • Bar Steward

Prepares, mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in a bar in a licensed establishment.

Skill Level: 4

431112 Barista

Prepares and serves espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant or dining establishment.

Skill Level: 4

Unit Group

4312 Cafe Workers

Cafe Workers sell and serve food and beverages for consumption on premises in cafes and similar establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • preparing and serving food and beverages for consumption on the premises
  • taking customers' food and beverage orders
  • operating cash registers, accepting payments and preparing sales invoices
  • clearing away used dishes and cutlery from tables when customers are finished
  • cleaning and preparing tables for use
  • washing dishes, cutlery and cooking utensils
  • cleaning cafe equipment such as coffee grinders, espresso machines and ice makers
  • participating in stocktakes and assisting in putting away new stock
  • providing backup to other cafe employees

Occupation:

  • 431211 Cafe Worker

431211 Cafe Worker

Alternative Titles:

  • Cafe Assistant
  • Cafe Attendant

Sells and serves food and beverages for consumption on premises in a cafe or similar establishment.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

  • Canteen Attendant
Unit Group

4313 Gaming Workers

Gaming Workers provide gaming services within casinos and other gambling establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • ensuring that games operating in the casino pit run smoothly
  • monitoring cash drops to cashiers and chip transactions
  • observing incidents and settling disputes arising at gaming tables
  • dealing games in accordance with casino rules, policies and procedures and ensuring that bets are placed within the rules of the game
  • checking that appropriate betting limit signs are in place
  • checking playing cards
  • verifying cash and colour chip change involving larger amounts with the casino gaming inspector
  • advising patrons about the rules and etiquette of games
  • counting the amount of cash chips in the float and entering a closer slip with the corresponding amount in the cash total
  • calculating and paying winning bets

Occupation:

  • 431311 Gaming Worker

431311 Gaming Worker

Alternative Title:

  • Croupier

Provides gaming services within a casino or other gambling establishment.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

  • Casino Gaming Inspector
  • Gaming Pit Boss
Unit Group

4314 Hotel Service Managers

Hotel Service Managers supervise and coordinate the activities of hotel service workers.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • determining work requirements and allocating duties to Commercial Housekeepers, Luggage Porters and Doorpersons
  • conferring with managers to coordinate activities with other organisational units
  • maintaining attendance records and rosters
  • explaining and enforcing safety regulations
  • overseeing the work of the unit and suggesting improvements and changes
  • conferring with workers to resolve grievances
  • may perform front office and hotel reception duties

Occupation:

  • 431411 Hotel Service Manager

431411 Hotel Service Manager

Alternative Title:

  • Hotel Service Supervisor

Supervises and coordinates the activities of hotel service workers.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

  • Front Office Manager (Hotel)
  • Head Housekeeper
  • Head Porter (Hotel)
  • Hotel Concierge
  • Hotel Office Manager
Unit Group

4315 Waiters

Waiters serve food and beverages in hotels, restaurants, clubs and dining establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • setting and arranging tables
  • greeting customers and presenting them with menus and beverage lists
  • taking orders and relaying them to kitchen and bar staff
  • serving food and beverages
  • opening bottles and pouring beverages
  • clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to kitchen
  • removing empty bottles and used glasses from tables, and refilling and replacing glasses
  • collecting payments for sales and operating point of sales machines and cash registers
  • may recommend wines to complement food

Occupation:

  • 431511 Waiter

431511 Waiter

Alternative Title:

  • Food and Beverage Attendant

Serves food and beverages in a hotel, restaurant, club or dining establishment.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

  • Drink Waiter
  • Formal Service Waiter
  • Silver Service Waiter
  • Sommelier
  • Wine Steward
Unit Group

4319 Other Hospitality Workers

This unit group covers Hospitality Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Bar Usefuls or Bussers, and Doorpersons or Luggage Porters.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Occupations:

  • 431911 Bar Useful or Busser
  • 431912 Doorperson or Luggage Porter
  • 431999 Hospitality Workers nec

431911 Bar Useful or Busser

Alternative Titles:

  • Bar Back
  • Glassie

Cleans and maintains public areas in a bar, club or dining establishment by collecting and returning dishes, cutlery and glasses to the kitchen or bar, wiping tables, bars and spillages, and emptying bins and ashtrays.

Skill Level: 5

431912 Doorperson or Luggage Porter

Assists guests in an accommodation establishment or passengers in a transport terminal by attending to and carrying luggage, welcoming and escorting guests, and attending to their general needs on arrival and departure.

Skill Level: 5

431999 Hospitality Workers nec

This occupation group covers Hospitality Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 5

Occupations in this group include:

  • Cellar Hand (Hotel)
  • Uniform Room Attendant