Food and Beverage Attendant Full Time

Job Description

The Food and Beverage Attendant supports daily restaurant, bar, banquet and room-service operations at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf. Responsibilities typically include welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, processing payments, maintaining clean and well-presented service areas, and following food-safety and responsible-service procedures. Applicants should have customer-service experience, good communication skills, a professional appearance and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally expected. A Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate may be required for duties involving alcohol. Hospitality training and knowledge of point-of-sale systems are useful, while a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team are essential.

Company Info

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is an Accor hotel located beside the Yarra River and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It offers modern accommodation, restaurant and bar services, meeting facilities and convenient access to South Wharf dining, shopping and central Melbourne. Novotel is one of Accor’s internationally recognised midscale hotel brands, serving business travellers, conference guests, families and leisure visitors. Accor operates a large global network of hotels and promotes guest-focused service, professional development and opportunities for employees across hospitality, food and beverage, rooms, events and hotel operations. At this property, employees work in a multicultural environment with strong links to Melbourne’s business, tourism and events sectors. The role can provide practical experience in hotel hospitality and potential opportunities to progress within Accor’s wider Australian and international network.

Destination Guide

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés, bars and major events, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and regional tourist destinations. The culture is generally relaxed, direct and multicultural, with strong expectations around punctuality, workplace safety and customer service. Melbourne provides excellent dining, arts, sport and public transport, although rent and living costs can be high. Employees usually receive annual leave, superannuation and penalty rates under applicable awards or agreements. Visa options may include a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored pathways or other skilled and temporary programs, depending on nationality, qualifications and eligibility. Before relocating, confirm work rights, tax-file requirements, accommodation, health insurance and the cost of living. Australia is geographically large, so travel between cities can be expensive, but public transport is practical in Melbourne. Hospitality work may also help eligible visitors meet regional-work requirements for certain visa extensions.