The hospitality and service industries are some of the largest industries in Australia. Apprenticeships Australia together with the service industries employ over 2.5 million people, which is about one quarter of the country’s population. Globally, the hospitality industry is a $3.5 trillion sector of the services industry. Steady growth is forecasted to continue in these fields, and certain areas are experiencing skills shortages, namely for chefs, pastry chefs, and hairdressing.
Opportunities in hospitality and services cover many trades, including restaurant, hotel and tourism fields, along with retail and personal services. Possible apprenticeships and careers include: hotel management, commercial cookery, bakery, hairdressing, tourism, recreation, retail and butchery. About half of hospitality jobs involve work in restaurants or cafes, while accommodation services account for almost a quarter of hospitality jobs.
Most opportunities in hospitality and services appeal to people with strong communication skills. A large part of the daily tasks will focus on customer service and dealing with other people, so it is important to maintain proper communication skills for these roles. An interesting aspect of the hospitality industries is that it is very common for people to travel to learn and use their skills and work across the world before bringing their skills back to Australia.
Most apprentices can hope to earn a decent salary during their career, with wages varying by specific trade. Here are some examples of what apprentices can expect as annual wages when they enter the workforce:
- Chef: $47,366
- Concierge: $43,011
- Cook: $42,452
- Hotel & Gaming: $48,212
- Management & Supervisory Roles: $61,148
- Travel Consultancy: $52,983
The hospitality and services industries are a very important part of the Australian and global economies. At apprenticepower, there are numerous opportunities for apprenticeships available to enter these growing and lucrative fields. For a list of all current apprenticeships available, click here.
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