OSCA occupation

OSCA 471532: Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor

Supervises the operation of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining or takeaway services. This record sits in Hospitality Supervisors. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 3 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Supervises the operation of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining or takeaway services.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Sub-major group: 47 Hospitality Workers
Minor group: 471 Hospitality Workers
Unit group: 4715 Hospitality Supervisors

Tasks

Supervises the daily operation of a cafe or restaurant
Supervises and supports the scheduling and rostering of staff
Maintains quality standards for the service of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Assists with training and developing Cafe Workers, Waiters and other staff
Ensures staff comply with all licensing and registration requirements
Conducts venue opening and closing procedures, including the handling of cash
May prepare and serve food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Related occupations

Industry context

Alternative titles

Food and Beverage Supervisor

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Compare OSCA 471532 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code471532 Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor	471531 Bar Supervisor	471533 Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation)
Official role definition	Supervises the operation of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining or takeaway services.	Supervises the operation of a bar in a licensed establishment.	Supervises and supports the daily operations of the front desk at an accommodation establishment.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Supervises the daily operation of a cafe or restaurant Supervises and supports the scheduling and rostering of staff Maintains quality standards for the service of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Assists with training and developing Cafe Workers, Waiters and other staff	Supervises the daily operation of the bar and bar staff Controls the scheduling and rostering of staff Maintains quality standards for the service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Trains and develops Bar Attendants and other bar staff	Ensures that the front office team is well-prepared, adequately staffed and meets service standards Assigns tasks and responsibilities to accommodation service workers and maintains attendance records and rosters Assists in managing guest check-ins, check-outs and enquiries Assists with resolving any guest issues or special requests
Alternative titles	Food and Beverage Supervisor	Not stated	Guest Services Supervisor

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10

✓

Verified official source

- ABS OSCA occupation record present

✓

Previous edition migration

- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached

✓

Complete hierarchy

- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present

✓

Legacy crosswalk

- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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In this section

471531 Bar Supervisor471532 Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor471533 Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation)471534 Gaming Supervisor 471535 Housekeeping Supervisor

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 471532 do?

Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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