Food and Beverage Attendant

Job Description

The Food and Beverage Attendant supports restaurant, bar, banquet and event service at Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. Duties typically include welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, clearing and resetting tables, processing payments, maintaining service areas and following food safety and responsible service standards. Candidates are expected to have a friendly, professional manner, good communication skills, reliable attendance and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Hospitality or customer-service experience is advantageous, although training may be provided. Availability for weekends, evenings, public holidays and event periods is usually required. An RSA certificate is generally expected for roles involving alcohol service in New South Wales.

Company Info

Novotel Sydney Olympic Park is a large full-service hotel operated under the Novotel brand, part of Accor, a global hospitality group. Located within Sydney Olympic Park, the hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests, sporting audiences, concert visitors and conference participants. Its facilities typically include accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting spaces and event services. The property operates in a high-volume setting because of nearby stadiums, arenas and major events. Accor promotes guest-focused service, teamwork, professional development and inclusive workplace practices across its hotels. Employees may gain experience in food and beverage operations, conferences, banquets and broader hotel service. The role can suit candidates beginning a hospitality career as well as experienced attendants seeking work in a major Sydney hotel.

Destination Guide

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés, bars, events and tourism, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, regional resorts and coastal destinations. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and service-oriented, with strong emphasis on workplace safety, punctuality and respectful communication. Lifestyle choices range from urban entertainment and beaches to national parks and outdoor activities, although Sydney living costs and rents are high. International applicants commonly use a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or student visa with work rights, depending on eligibility and nationality. Check current conditions with the Australian Department of Home Affairs before applying. Relocation usually requires a tax file number, Australian bank account, phone service and suitable accommodation. Hospitality workers should understand award wages, penalty rates, superannuation and RSA requirements for alcohol service.