Magpies Sporting Club

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Magpies Sporting Club

• Introduction to Hospitality

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Hospitality

• Hospitality is an industry ever growing and is
  often overlooked in respect to a Career, YES it
  will also help during schooling/university years
  but it can also take you to all parts of the
  world. The Hospitality industry can be summed up
  as follows
• Every day is unique
• There is never one day that is the same as the
  next
• You have the opportunity to meet a vast range of
  people
• You get to have fun for a living and
• At the end of the day we all have the same
  opportunity with regards to availability of
  products, but it is you who can make a difference.

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Gaming

• With society becoming more computer orientated
  the hospitality industry is no different. Years
  ago we operated gaming machines with a pull of a
  lever and now we have the most sophisticated
  gaming equipment in the world. Gaming opens up a
  different world which encompasses
• Keno
• (This is similar to playing lotto,where you
  choose numbers to win the cash value.)
• Tab
• ( A venue where you can bet on horse, greyhound
  races etc. and sporting events.)
• Poker Machines
• (Also known as Gaming Machines.)

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Beverages (Bars)

• Again this is an area that can lead to numerous
  opportunities, there are over 6,500 Liquor
  Licenses in QLD alone which is testament to the
  growth of our industry. Various licenses include
  Clubs, Hotels, Restaurants, Night Clubs and
  Casinos. Some of the opportunities include
• Customer service dealing with a vast difference
  in cultures and personalities
• Stock Management encompasses product orders,
  deliveries and also market trends
• Bar Managers with the progression through the
  industry you will obtain knowledge about Rosters,
  Financial Management, Dealing with Conflict,
  Customer Service and plenty more

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Functions

• Eventually we all end up attending a function of
  some kind whether it be a wedding, Birthday
  Party, Seminar or simply a celebration. There are
  various roles that can be taken within this area
  which include
• Food and Beverage Staff responsible for the
  general service of the function
• Function Manager overseeing the smooth
  operation of the function
• Function Coordinator responsible for selling
  the venue and gaining functions
• Types of function catered for include Weddings,
  Seminars, Concerts, Birthdays and more

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Catering

• This department is responsible for the delivery
  and preparation of meals. These days Qualified
  Chefs are in high demand. The opportunities are
  everywhere, which would allow you to travel to
  various countrys or simply work in some
  fantastic areas of Australia. Australia is fast
  becoming reliant upon dining in restaurants and
  clubs, some of the opportunities include
• Clubs / Hotels
• Restaurants
• Function Centres
• Casinos
• Cruise Ships

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Administration

• This is the engine room of the industry and
  enables staff to branch out into numerous areas.
  Experience in this department can take you into
  the majority of industries but also allows you to
  learn various jobs including
• General office duties
• Accounting
• Advertising Marketing (Websites, Electronic
  Marketing, Print Media, Television etc.)
• Promotions
• Human Resource
• (Payroll, Training and Assesment, Awards,
  Workplace Health Safety, Workplace
  Rehabilitation and more)

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Training

• A wide range of training is available in
  hospitality. Not only are these courses
  recognised by our immediate industry but they are
  also recognised nationally. The majority of these
  courses are also studied at University Level.
  Nationally Recognised certificates are also given
  for the majority of courses undertaken. Some of
  the courses available include but are not limited
  to
• Keno
• Tab
• School Based Traineeships (study whilst at
  school)
• Certificate ll, lll, lV in hospitality (earn
  while you study)
• Diploma in hospitality
• Advanced Diploma in Hospitality
• Barista course (specialised coffee making)
• Senior first aid
• Gaming licence
• Advertising and Marketing Diplomas
• And Many more

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General Facts

• There are over 6,500 Liquor Licenses in QLD
• Over 2,000 Clubs/Hotels with Gaming Machines
• The Club industry is a not for profit
  organisation, we are governed by a community
  benefit fund which requires us to reinvest
  profits back to the members and the community

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Community Support
Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants growth
since 1994                                      
                                                  
      Analysis The Gambling Community Benefit
Fund distributes grants to assist not-for-profit
groups and volunteer-based organizations around
the State. Since 1994, the fund has distributed
almost 308 million to 28,985 projects. With this
support, local organizations have produced
visible social and economic benefits for their
communities
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Community Support Cont

• Funded community organisations through grant
  programs
• The Queensland Government supports a balance
  between the social and economic effects of
  gambling and the benefit to the community. A
  tangible way of ensuring this is by providing
  grants to community organisations through
  community benefit funds. In 2005-06, 40.39
  million was provided to 2,559 community projects
  through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and
  the three casino community benefit funds
  (Jupiter's, Breakwater Island and Reef).
• The Gambling Community Benefit Fund funded 2,231
  projects totalling 35.3 million in 2005-06. This
  fund is the largest source of direct,
  non-recurrent, project-based funding for
  Queensland not-for-profit community groups,
  helping them deliver projects to strengthen and
  enrich communities. Combined, the three casino
  community benefit funds provided 5.09 million in
  grants to 328 projects.

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Magpies Sporting Club

• If you are interested in pursuing a Career in
  Hospitality please contact us at
• Magpies Sporting Club (Human Resource)
• PO Box 5448, Mackay Mail Centre, 4741
• Ph 4965 6100 Fax [phone]
• Or check us out at
• www.magpiesmackay.com.au