Category: Hospitality Management

How can a hotel management course give you an edge?

Hospitality is one of Australia’s largest and most vibrant industries – and it can be one the one for you, assuming you have the right qualifications. While it’s possible to get in on the ground level with a commercial cookery course or a patisserie certificate, there are certain roles and positions that you’ll need to get a special qualification for....

4 Australian jobs that don’t require a university degree

Mark Zuckerberg. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. What do all three of these individuals have in common? (Besides the fact that they’re some of the most influential tech geniuses in the world!) Answer: none of them completed a university degree. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with the university pathway – however, that doesn’t mean that you should discount other avenues completely....

What’s next for the hospitality industry?

After a tough year, it’s finally time for your grand re-opening. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s going to be business-as-usual – as we’re sure you’re aware, there are some requirements that hospitality businesses like yours will need to adhere to as you reopen: Reduced seating capacity Increased cleaning and disinfection Social distancing between tables Mask and glove requirements...

Why choose a hospitality management course?

It’s been a rough year, but with 2021 officially begun, Melbourne’s hospitality industry is starting to bounce back. Whether it’s kicking off your culinary career as a cook, taking a shot at that management position or opening your own coffee shop, bakery or restaurant business, hospitality’s a great way to build your career. Here at Academia, we offer a range...

How COVID has changed hygiene training in hospitality courses

Proper hygiene has been drilled into us since we were kids. Wash your hands! Cover your mouth when you sneeze! Brush your teeth! What you might not know is that these aren’t just important in your day-to-day life, but in the hospitality industry as well! Hospitality courses like our commercial cookery courses in Melbourne aren’t all about learning how to...

Upskill training in Australia during COVID-19 with Academia

Thanks to COVID-19 lockdown, you have more time to think about your career. What’s more, you also have more time to think about your skills, and whether or not they’re up-to-scratch for today’s competitive job market. Given the circumstances, it’s easy to be pessimistic. However, it also presents an opportunity to upskill and train! Are you one of the many...