Casual - Food and Beverage Attendant

Job Description

The Casual Food and Beverage Attendant supports restaurant, bar, breakfast, banquet and room-service operations at Novotel Devonport. Responsibilities typically include welcoming guests, taking and delivering orders, preparing tables, serving food and beverages, processing payments, maintaining cleanliness and following food-safety procedures. Candidates should have customer-service experience, a friendly and professional manner, good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally expected. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification may be required for alcohol service. Reliability, teamwork, attention to detail and a genuine interest in creating positive guest experiences are important.

Company Info

Novotel Devonport is a contemporary waterfront hotel in Devonport, Tasmania, operated under the Novotel brand of Accor. The property provides accommodation, dining, meeting and event facilities for leisure travellers, business guests and local visitors. Novotel is positioned as a comfortable, full-service hotel brand designed for both work and relaxation, with a strong focus on practical service, welcoming hospitality and family-friendly stays. As part of Accor, one of the world's largest hospitality groups, the hotel benefits from international operating standards, training opportunities and access to a broad network of properties and brands. Employees typically work in a multicultural hospitality environment where teamwork, guest satisfaction, safety and professional service are emphasised. The Devonport location also serves as a gateway to Tasmania's north-west, supporting tourism and events throughout the region.

Destination Guide

Australia is an island country with hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés, bars and tourism businesses. Major cities and regional destinations regularly recruit food and beverage attendants, especially during summer, events and holiday periods. Workplace culture is generally informal, team-oriented and customer focused, with strong emphasis on punctuality, safety and employment rights. Australia offers an outdoor lifestyle, diverse communities, beaches, national parks and good public services, although accommodation can be expensive in major cities. Devonport provides a quieter coastal lifestyle, access to beaches and nature, and ferry connections to mainland Tasmania. Eligible international applicants may use a Working Holiday visa, while employer-sponsored and skilled visas have different requirements. Check official Australian government rules before applying. Secure a written offer, confirm pay and penalty rates, arrange suitable accommodation and obtain a tax file number after arrival.