Hospitality
Study Hospitality at Otago Polytechnic and learn everything from the basics in table service, to food preparation, mixology, bar and barista services or hospitality management.
A friendly, customer-focused attitude is a great starting point and the transferable skills you will gain by studying hospitality at Otago Polytechnic could see you getting a job in a wide range of places, both here and overseas.
By studying with us, you’ll gain real work experience in our training restaurant and café, offering meals and special events to members of the public. If you want to step up a level, hospitality always needs capable managers, supervisors and team leaders.
Hospitality qualifications
Food & Hospitality
If you're already working in a winery, or want to enter the wine industry, this is for you. You will gain practical knowledge to work in commercial wine cellar operations. We cover winemaking, wine management and various other regulatory aspects of the industry in this course.
Duration
17 Weeks
Delivery
Online with a work placement
Location
Cromwell
Career potential
Cellar Operator
Food & Hospitality
Gain the essential skills needed for working in the bar and café sector of the hospitality industry. Our on-site cafe and restaurant training facilities will enable you to gain important hands-on experience which you can then put into practice during an industry work experience placement.
Duration
17 Weeks
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Entry-level roles
Food & Hospitality
This programme will take your food and beverage skills to the next level, from café to restaurant services. Our on-site cafe and restaurant training facilities will enable you to gain important hands-on experience which you can then put into practice during an industry work experience placement.
Duration
17 Weeks
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Bar staff, Barista, Restaurant wait staff
Food & Hospitality
This programme will enable you to gain the skills and attributes you need to tackle junior/trainee, supervisor or team leader roles across a range of hospitality sectors such as restaurants, bars, cafés, accommodation/hotels or catering.
Duration
32 Weeks
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Cafe manager, Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager
Student Story
Thomas White
After finishing his studies, Thomas opened a vegan burger venture in Dunedin, Burger Plant.
Short courses in Hospitality
If you’re looking to upskill in hospitality or simply want to learn the basics, we have a range...
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