Hospitality and catering covers hotels, lodges, restaurants, coffee shops, contract catering, events and the broader tourism sector. Typical openings include chefs and commis chefs, kitchen hands, waiters and waitresses, baristas, bartenders, front office and reception staff, housekeepers, and food and beverage supervisors. This is one of the few sectors where a strong work ethic and a good attitude can genuinely outweigh formal qualifications at entry level, although a hospitality certificate or culinary diploma accelerates promotion considerably. The work is shift-based and often includes weekends and public holidays, and coastal and game-reserve employers hire heavily around the seasonal peaks, so timing your applications matters. A valid driver’s licence, a food handling certificate, and familiarity with a point-of-sale system are small things that consistently strengthen an application. Prior experience in a recognised establishment carries weight, so name your previous employers and outline what your section was responsible for. Current hospitality jobs are listed below.