Hospitality Courses Australia has released data indicating the hospitality sector is Australia’s largest employer of young people, with nearly half (45 per cent) of all workers under the age of 25.
The café subsector is incredibly indicative of the trend of the industry employing young people, with an average age of just 21.
In total, the accommodation and foodservice industry employs more than 966,000 people, with an 18,700 job growth (two per cent) in the past 12 months.
Director of Hospitality Courses Australia, Samuel Bohr, says demand for hospitality and foodservice workers is at its highest for the year, with November to March serving as the busy period.
“From cafés and restaurants to pubs and hotels, we see a huge uptick in demand for staff over this period – particularly employees who are well-trained or experienced,” says Samuel.
“Almost half of all hospitality workers are aged under 25. That means for many people, a role in hospitality is there first job – and it’s a great sector for that, offering experiences that range from customer service, to fast-paced food preparation, fine dining, and more.”
