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4715 Hospitality Supervisors

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

4715 Hospitality Supervisors

Supervise the operations of establishments which provide hospitality services.

Accommodation Service Managers, Cafe or Restaurant Managers and Licensed Club Managers are excluded from this unit group. Accommodation Service Managers are included in Occupation 161131 Accommodation Service Manager. Cafe or Restaurant Managers are include in Occupation 161231 Cafe or Restaurant Manager. Licensed Club Managers are included in Occupation 161531 Licensed Club Manager.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

471531 Bar Supervisor

Supervises the operation of a bar in a licensed establishment.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Supervises the daily operation of the bar and bar staff
  • Controls the scheduling and rostering of staff
  • Maintains quality standards for the service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Trains and develops Bar Attendants and other bar staff
  • Ensures bar staff comply with all licensing and registration requirements
  • Conducts venue opening and closing procedures, including the handling of cash
  • Oversees the stocktake and inventory control of the venue
  • May prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons
Occupation

471532 Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor

Supervises the operation of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining or takeaway services.

Bar Supervisors are excluded from this occupation. Bar Supervisors are included in Occupation 471531 Bar Supervisor.

Alternative title

  • Food and Beverage Supervisor

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Supervises the daily operation of a cafe or restaurant
  • Supervises and supports the scheduling and rostering of staff
  • Maintains quality standards for the service of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Assists with training and developing Cafe Workers, Waiters and other staff
  • Ensures staff comply with all licensing and registration requirements
  • Conducts venue opening and closing procedures, including the handling of cash
  • May prepare and serve food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons
Occupation

471533 Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation)

Supervises and supports the daily operations of the front desk at an accommodation establishment.

Front office managers (Hotel) are excluded from this occupation. Front office managers (Hotel) are included in Occupation 161131 Accommodation Service Manager.

Alternative title

  • Guest Services Supervisor

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Ensures that the front office team is well-prepared, adequately staffed and meets service standards
  • Assigns tasks and responsibilities to accommodation service workers and maintains attendance records and rosters
  • Assists in managing guest check-ins, check-outs and enquiries
  • Assists with resolving any guest issues or special requests
  • Collaborates with the front office manager to optimise room occupancy and assign rooms based on preferences and availability
  • Trains and mentors front desk staff with ongoing coaching and feedback, to improve their skills and knowledge
  • May perform front office and accommodation reception duties
Occupation

471534 Gaming Supervisor

Supervises the daily operations of gaming activities at a casino, hotel or club.

Gaming managers are excluded from this occupation. Gaming managers are included in Occupation 161531 Licensed Club Manager.

Specialisation

  • Casino Gaming Inspector

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Supervises the gaming activities of an establishment and ensures rules and regulations are adhered to
  • Supervises and supports the scheduling and rostering of staff
  • Ensures that gaming activities run smoothly
  • Monitors and reports suspicious or illegal activities to the appropriate authorities
  • Monitors cash drops to cashiers
  • Verifies cash and colour chip change involving larger amounts to ensure correctness
  • Observes and responds to incidents and settles disputes
  • Trains and mentors Gaming Attendants, Dealers and Croupiers to improve their skills and knowledge
  • May check playing cards, roulette wheels and dice to confirm validity
Occupation

471535 Housekeeping Supervisor

Supervises the daily operations of a team of Commercial Housekeepers.

Executive housekeepers are excluded from this occupation. Executive housekeepers are included in Occupation 161131 Accommodation Service Manager.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Allocates rooms and duties to an accommodation housekeeping team
  • Coordinates the housekeeping workforce to meet daily deadlines
  • Ensures suites are turned around as quickly and efficiently as possible
  • Upholds accommodation's cleanliness standards, and conducts daily inspections for assigned rooms
  • Trains and mentors the housekeeping team
  • Works with the executive housekeeper to maintain a high standard of appearance of suites, public areas and back of house