Workforce Development
giving young people a genuine taste of the industry and the opportunity to meet chefs, trainers, and industry ambassadors who live and breathe hospitality. This year’s showcases saw some of our strongest school participation to date, with many students leaving inspired and actively exploring training or employment pathways.
Workforce Advisory Council (TTHWAC), Hospitality Tasmania has played a central role in developing a detailed Chef Shortage Discussion Paper. Over the past quarter, we coordinated statewide consultations with operators, apprentices, RTOs, and industry leaders. Key findings highlight declining apprenticeship numbers, inconsistent training pathways, and an increasing reliance on migration to meet workforce needs. At the same time, the project is identifying potential solutions – from re-engagement pathways for former chefs to structural improvements in training delivery and a possible statewide DAMA for chefs. This work will underpin long-term strategies to support the sector well into the future.
Junior MasterChef x Teen Challenge Tasmania
Another highlight of the past quarter has been our Junior MasterChef Masterclasses delivered in partnership with Teen Challenge Tasmania and the TasTAFE School of the Visitor Economy. These sessions brought together young people with a passion for cooking and gave them the opportunity to learn from industry mentors, refine their kitchen skills, and build confidence in a supportive training environment.
A Combined Effort With One Goal
Across all these initiatives, one message is clear: hospitality has enormous potential to offer Tasmanians meaningful, exciting career opportunities. The past three months have shown what’s possible when industry, government and training bodies collaborate toward a shared vision. Hospitality Tasmania remains focused on building that future – one student, one venue, one program at a time.
The was unmistakable. Many arrived unsure of their abilities but left motivated, proud of their dishes, and excited about the potential of turning their interest in food into a future career. enthusiasm from participants Chef Shortage Research with TTHWAC: A Statewide Priority Alongside our youth-focused programs, significant work has gone into addressing one of the industry’s most critical challenges: Tasmania’s chef shortage. Through the Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality
Workforce Development Enquiries? Contact Jack Milbourne E: jack@tha.asn.au Ph: 0439 763 977
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