Food & Beverage Attendant

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Attendant provides friendly, efficient service in the hotel’s restaurants, bars, banquet areas or room service operation. Typical duties include welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, processing payments, setting and clearing tables, maintaining cleanliness and following food safety standards. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional presentation, and the ability to work accurately in a busy environment. Previous hospitality experience is helpful but training may be provided. Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, is generally expected. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required for roles involving alcohol service.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and destinations. Its properties focus on quality accommodation, food and beverage, guest experiences and professional hospitality service. Marriott promotes values including putting people first, pursuing excellence, acting with integrity and embracing change. Employees commonly receive structured training, opportunities to work across departments and potential career pathways within the company’s international hotel network. The Adelaide Marriott Hotel is associated with Marriott’s standards for guest service, operational quality and workplace professionalism. Its teams support accommodation, dining, events and business travel, serving local guests as well as visitors from across Australia and overseas.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés, bars and event venues, particularly in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional tourist destinations. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and multicultural, with emphasis on punctuality, teamwork, safety and respectful customer service. Lifestyle varies from relaxed coastal living to busy city life, with strong outdoor, sporting and cultural activities. Adelaide offers a comparatively affordable lifestyle, quality food and wine regions, beaches and a manageable city environment. Visa options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled pathways, working holiday visas and student visas with work rights; eligibility depends on nationality, occupation, age and qualifications. Applicants should check current requirements with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. Relocation costs, accommodation, health insurance, tax registration and responsible service of alcohol certification should be considered before arrival.