Food and Beverage Attendant | Banquets

Job Description

The Food and Beverage Attendant supports banquet and event service at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Duties typically include preparing function rooms, setting tables, serving food and beverages, clearing dishes, assisting guests, and maintaining high presentation and hygiene standards. Candidates should have hospitality or food and beverage experience, strong customer-service skills, good communication, reliable teamwork, and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Knowledge of responsible service of alcohol is valuable, and an Australian RSA certificate may be required. The role suits someone professional, energetic, well presented, and comfortable working efficiently during busy events while delivering Sofitel’s standards of service.

Company Info

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is a luxury five-star hotel located beside Sydney Harbour in the vibrant Darling Harbour precinct. It is part of Sofitel, Accor’s internationally recognised French luxury hospitality brand, which combines local character with French-inspired design, cuisine, and service. The hotel offers stylish guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, extensive event facilities, a rooftop infinity pool, and panoramic harbour views. It welcomes leisure travellers, corporate guests, conference delegates, and visitors attending major Sydney events. Employees work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop hospitality skills and progress within Accor’s global hotel network. The property places strong emphasis on guest experience, professionalism, teamwork, sustainability, and creating memorable stays through attentive and personalised service.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island continent with strong employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, healthcare, construction, and skilled trades. Sydney offers an international lifestyle, excellent public transport, diverse food, beaches, cultural events, and a generally fast-paced but outdoor-oriented culture. Living costs, particularly rent, are high, so budgeting and shared accommodation may be useful when relocating. Work rights depend on the visa: Working Holiday visas suit eligible young travellers, while employer-sponsored, skilled, student, and graduate visas have different conditions. Hospitality workers may need an RSA certificate, tax file number, bank account, and appropriate work permission. Before moving, arrange accommodation, health insurance, travel documents, and funds for initial expenses. Australia’s climate varies by region, and Sydney’s summers are warm while winters are mild.