Hospitality Industry
Employment Pathways

Do you enjoy serving, hosting, and creating great experiences in cafés, restaurants, or hotels?

Duration
2 days/week
(20 weeks)
Day
Monday & Tuesday
Time
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Semester 1, 2025
Buzz Cafe
Bar & Reception
Event Meal Preparation
Event 
Meals
RSA, RSG & Food Safety
Housekeeping
Hosting
Work Experience

What You'll Learn

You’ll explore cafés, restaurants, hotels, and customer service roles, building skills in food service, communication, and teamwork.

Real-World Connections

You’ll connect with local venues and hospitality organisations, with possible micro-credentials or hands-on industry experiences.

Who This Is For

Ideal for participants who enjoy working with people, are interested in fast-paced environments, and want to explore practical roles in hospitality.

Work Experience
The Grounds Alexandria
Accommodation Routines
Practical Pastry and Barista Training
Housekeeping
Buzz Cafe
Barista Training
RSA, RCG & Food Safety
Bar & Reception
Hosting
Event Meal Preparation

Designed for your future

This program has been uniquely designed by Co-Hive educators with input from hospitality professionals.

It is not a certified course, but a practical and engaging pathway for young adults genuinely interested in exploring a future in the hospitality industry.

Co-Hive Learning Journey

8 Modules Across 2 Semesters

Semester 1

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27 January - 7 July 2026

Module 1

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

Overview of business types, basic customer service, food safety, Buzz Café introduction.

Module 2

Café Operations

Overview of business types, basic customer service, food safety, Buzz Café introduction.

Module 3

Community Clubs & Functions

Clubs operations, RSA/RCG intro, plan small event, club employment pathways.

Module 4

Hotels & Accommodation

Explore hotel departments, excursions, professional communication, job resume and interview skills.

Semester 2

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20 July - 18 December 2026

Module 5

Foundations of Hospitality

Industry overview, front/back house roles, food safety review, Buzz Café service.

Module 6

Fast Food Hospitality

Learn franchise systems, fast food workflow, customer service, job readiness.

Module 7

Restaurant & Fine Dining

Compare dining styles, master professional service, kitchen coordination, Fine Dining Project.

Module 8

Food Production

Explore production kitchens, food safety, supply chains, industry visits, work experience.

Work Experience

Work experience venues including hotels, cafés and food production kitchens, with facilitator support that progressively fades.

Program Highlights

Work Experience

Hotel Operations
Veriu Hotel
Back & Front of The House
Tuga Pastries & Coffee Roasters
Cafe Operations
Crews Café by The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation

Hospitality Venues & Events

TAFE Pathways
Pearsons School of Floristry
Club Operations
South Sydney Juniors RSL Club
Event Planning
The Grounds Alexandria

Job Roles in Accommodation

Student Accommodations
Iglu Central Accommodation
Hotel Accommodations
Adina Apartments
Comparing hotels and student accommodation workplaces

Buzz Cafe in Action

Co-Hivers manned the Buzz Cafe for weeks—taking orders, practicing with POS machines, planning the menu, and preparing and serving orders!

Co-Hive Employment Pathways Stages

Stage 1
Build Employment Skills
Stage 2
Unpaid Work Experience
Stage 3
Paid Work Placement
Stage 4
Gain Employment
Stage 5
Maintain Employment

Co-Hive Employment Pathways Stages

Stage 1
Build Employment Skills
Stage 2
Unpaid Work Experience
Stage 4
Gain Employment
Stage 3
Paid Work Placement
Stage 5
Maintain Employment

Co-Hive Employment Pathways Stages

Stage 1
Build Employment Skills
Stage 2
Unpaid Work Experience
Stage 3
Paid Work Placement
Stage 4
Gain Employment
Stage 5
Maintain Employment

Hear from our participants

Real settings. Real service. Participants share how hands-on hospitality training helped them feel job-ready and proud.

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"I learned about customer service, how to communicate with people, and how to carry and serve food and drinks safely. I practised all of this during the Co-Hive Open Day, and now I feel really confident serving different people at the weekly Buzz Café."

Leon, Participant

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“I understood more about the hospitality and tourism industry. I also have made some good connections who will support more work experience in the future.”

Luke, Participant

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"I completed my RSA and RCG, and Food Safety Certificate. And then during my three days of work experience at a hotel I got to put it all into practice. I tied everything from housekeeping and ironing to working on reception and serving drinks to real customers."

Eliza, Participant

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"Co-Hive helped me learn employment skills and they also helped me find a job. After my work experience at the Mercure Hotel, I finally got a job at the Moxy Hotel as a Food and Beverage All-Rounder. I also got my RSA. I finally did it  and I’m really proud of myself!"

Ajay, Participant

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