Hospitality Kick Start Program

Hospo Kick Start

The VEG Education Hospitality Kick Start Program is an innovative, hands-on job skills program designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in the hospitality industry. The program focuses on building practical workplace skills and confidence, giving participants the key knowledge and experience needed to start work in cafés, restaurants, events, and other hospitality settings.

Through interactive training and real-world scenarios, students learn industry expectations, customer service skills, and essential workplace practices. The program supports students who are new to hospitality by introducing core concepts in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Participants gain an understanding of workplace health and safety, food handling basics, and professional behaviours expected by employers. The Hospitality Kick Start Program is ideal for students exploring hospitality career pathways or preparing for work placement, school-based employment, or further VET studies.

What you will learn:

An introduction to the hospitality industry and common job roles
Employer expectations and professional behaviour in hospitality workplaces
Basic customer service skills and communication techniques
Workplace health and safety awareness for hospitality settings
Safe food handling and hygiene basics
How to work effectively as part of a team
Practical skills used in cafés, restaurants and events
How to build confidence for work placement or entry-level hospitality jobs