Benefits:
- Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Hospitality
- Full time role including some weekends
- Entry level opportunity to start your hospitality career
- Work in a unique environment surrounded by native gardens and bushland
- Structured career growth through a professional development program
Your Host Employer:
Redland City Council proudly serves the Redlands Coast community, delivering essential services and shaping a thriving, sustainable region. With over 1,000 employees across diverse teams, we maintain roads, parks, waterways, and islands, and provide services like waste, water, libraries, and community events.
Ranked among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing, Redlands is a great place to live, work, and grow. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels respected, supported, and able to contribute their best.
The Role:
Location: Capalaba, QLD
Duration: 12-month Traineeship
Start Date: February 2026
As a Hospitality Trainee, you’ll be part of the IndigiScapes Café team delivering exceptional service and supporting daily operations while learning all aspects of café operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional food and beverage service, including preparing drinks and supporting busy service periods
- Provide friendly customer service, take orders, and promote menu items
- Operate POS (point of sale) systems and handle cash transactions accurately
- Assist with basic food preparation and maintaining food safety standards
- Ensure cleanliness and proper stock rotation throughout the café
As part of your Traineeship, you’ll join Redland City Council’s Professional Development Program, giving you structured learning, networking opportunities, and exposure to Council-wide operations.
About You:
To be successful in this Traineeship, you will be:
- Passionate about hospitality and delivering great customer service
- Reliable, energetic, and thrive in fast-paced environments
- Work well in a team and independently
- Show initiative with a positive, can-do attitude
- Well-presented with strong communication skills
- Organised and able to manage time effectively
Role Requirements:
- Flexibility to work varied work hours including weekends
- Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle (desirable)
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment functional assessment
- Physically fit to stand for extended periods
- Previous experience in customer service (desirable)
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au
Note: candidates must meet the criteria outlined in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start guidelines. Suitability will be assessed in line with these requirements.
This position is paid under the National Training Wage.
Redland City Council gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training under the First Start Program.
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