F&B Service Expert

Job Description

The F&B Service Expert delivers attentive food and beverage service across restaurant, bar, banquet or room-service areas. Typical requirements include previous hospitality or customer-service experience, professional communication, grooming, reliable teamwork and the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification may be required for alcohol service. The successful candidate is expected to welcome guests warmly, take accurate orders, operate point-of-sale systems, serve food and drinks efficiently, maintain clean and safe service areas, respond to guest requests and follow Marriott service and workplace-safety standards. A positive attitude, attention to detail and the ability to work calmly in a busy hotel environment are important.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of luxury, premium and select-service brands across many countries. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton and Courtyard. Marriott focuses on guest experience, reliable service, responsible business practices and career development for its associates. Melbourne Marriott Hotel is a centrally located full-service property serving business travellers, leisure guests, groups and events. Its operations typically include guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, banquets and leisure amenities. Employees work in a multicultural environment where teamwork, presentation, customer care and attention to brand standards are highly valued. Marriott also offers internal training and opportunities to progress across departments and properties, depending on performance, eligibility and business needs.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, especially in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, regional resorts and coastal destinations. Hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars and events regularly recruit service staff, with demand often increasing during peak tourism periods. Australian workplaces are generally multicultural, safety-focused and relatively informal, while punctuality, respectful communication and responsible alcohol service are important. Melbourne provides excellent public transport, restaurants, arts, sport and cultural events, but accommodation and living costs can be high. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas and temporary options such as the Working Holiday Maker program, subject to nationality, age, qualifications and current immigration rules. Candidates should confirm work rights before accepting employment. Relocating usually requires a tax file number, Australian bank account, suitable health insurance and proof of identity. Wages are generally paid weekly or fortnightly, with penalty rates sometimes applying to weekends and public holidays.