Food & Beverage Attendant - Restaurant

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Attendant supports restaurant service by welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, clearing tables and maintaining clean, well-presented dining areas. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional appearance, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Previous restaurant, café or hotel experience is helpful, although training may be provided. Availability for rotating shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, is generally expected. The successful candidate should be reliable, team-oriented, courteous and comfortable standing for extended periods. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required if alcoholic beverages are served.

About the employer

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is a luxury hotel located beside Sydney’s Hyde Park, close to the city’s major shopping, business and cultural attractions. It is part of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, a global Marriott International brand known for welcoming public spaces, full-service accommodation, restaurants, event facilities and business amenities. The hotel serves leisure travellers, corporate guests, conference groups and special-event visitors. Employees typically work in a multicultural hospitality environment with opportunities to develop service, food and beverage, guest-relations and supervisory skills. Marriott properties commonly provide structured training, employee benefits, internal career mobility and access to discounted accommodation across participating hotels. The restaurant team plays an important role in delivering polished, friendly service while maintaining the standards expected of an international luxury hotel.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island country with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, technology, education and agriculture. Sydney offers international work experience, diverse restaurants, beaches, cultural events and an active outdoor lifestyle, although housing and transport can be expensive. Australian workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and team-focused, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, equality and respectful communication. Hospitality employees should expect changing rosters, weekend work and busy seasonal periods. Work rights depend on nationality and visa type; common options include the Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visas and student visas with limited work hours. Applicants should check eligibility, health insurance, tax-file requirements and current immigration rules through the Australian Government website. Before relocating, budget for accommodation, transport, visa costs and an initial period without income. Sydney’s public transport network makes commuting from surrounding suburbs feasible.