Melbourne Polytechnic's Hospitality, Conference Centre, Restaurant and Cafe department runs Australia's most extensive range of courses in commercial cookery, bakery hospitality, tourism, travel and events.

Hospitality and Tourism training in partnership with industry.

Our training involves active participation in major events and projects with industry bodies and associations to provide students with industry based learning experiences. The department participates in major events such as the Spring Racing Carnival, Melbourne Food and Wine Show, Oxfam trail-walker, Good Food and Wine and the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show.

Courses Available within the Hospitality industry:

Bakery and Pastry

• Certificate IV in Patisserie
• Certificate III in Patisserie

Cookery

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery – Apprenticeship
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery – Non-Apprenticeship

Events

• Diploma of Event Management

Hospitality

• Bachelor of Hospitality Management 
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Certificate IV in Hospitality

Length

We offer courses from certificates (apprenticeships & non-apprenticeship options) and diplomas. Courses range from 6months up to 4 years.

Careers in Hospitality

• Food and Beverage Attendant
• Bar Supervisor
• Cocktail Bar Attendant
• Restaurant Supervisor
• Pastry Chef
• Patisserie Chef
• Dessert Chef
• Dessert Chef
• Hospital Chef
• Hotel Chef
• Boarding School Chef
• Motel Chef
• Catering Company Chef
• Nursing Home Chef
• Cruise Liner Chef
• Reception Centre Chef
• Restaurant Chef
• Bistro Chef
• Conference organiser/assistant
• Event or exhibition administrative
• Event or exhibition
• Event or exhibition operations
• Conference Assistant
• Event Administrative Assistant
• Event Assistant
• Event Operations Assistant