Who we are
The Bridge Restaurant is staffed by students studying a Vocational Qualification in Hospitality. We are located at Merici College, Wise Street, Braddon.
Our History
In order to thrive in the tough world of Hospitality, you have to be driven, you have to endure conditions that others wouldn’t, and you have to care deeply about it. That means that Hospitality workers can often put so much of themselves into their work.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you want to run the country. Whatever it is, we provide our students with the skills and confidence to be whatever they want to be.
The Bridge Restaurant was opened in 1989 and has continued to provide industry standard service to our community.
“Food can be a vehicle for social change. It brings people together in a way that very few other activities can.”
Anin Steel
A few words from our team leader …
At Merici College we strive to create realistic industry situations that provide a solid platform for which our students can benefit, learn and grow. The “Bridge” Restaurant plays a key role and aims to challenge with many different styles of service and cuisine over an extended period of time. We provide top quality meals at a very reasonable price which enables us to continue to use the best quality ingredients, locally sourced and from our own kitchen garden.
My philosophy is to teach skills and techniques over specific recipes as this allows our students to have a deeper understanding of the complexities of cooking. We also provide the Front of House service to “Bridge” where the students learn the importance of providing excellent service to enhance the experience of our guests. The emphasis on both disciplines helps to provide the students with life skills and making them work ready.
Damien King
Hospitality
