Food & Beverage Attendant - Customs House Bar

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Attendant supports daily service at Customs House Bar, welcoming guests, taking orders, preparing and serving drinks and food, processing payments, and maintaining a clean, well-presented venue. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional appearance, reliable work habits, and the ability to remain calm during busy periods. Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment is advantageous. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification is generally required for serving alcohol in New South Wales. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and changing shifts is expected. The successful candidate should be comfortable working collaboratively and delivering Marriott’s service standards.

About the employer

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay is a premium Marriott hotel located near the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks, and the harbour waterfront. It serves business travellers, leisure guests, conference groups, and international visitors, offering accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, and event services. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global hospitality network known for structured training, guest-focused service, internal career opportunities, and established workplace standards. Customs House Bar is positioned to serve hotel guests, local customers, and visitors enjoying Sydney’s central harbour precinct. Employees typically work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where presentation, teamwork, communication, responsible alcohol service, and attention to detail are important. The role can provide useful experience for candidates seeking long-term careers in hotel food and beverage operations.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, bars, resorts, events, and tourism, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and regional coastal destinations. The culture is generally relaxed, diverse, and friendly, while workplaces value punctuality, practical communication, safety, and customer service. Sydney provides a lively urban lifestyle, excellent public transport, beaches, cultural attractions, and a relatively high cost of living, especially for rent. Common visa pathways include Working Holiday visas for eligible passport holders, temporary skilled visas for qualifying occupations, student visas with work limits, and employer-sponsored routes. Applicants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs because age, nationality, qualifications, English ability, and occupation rules vary. Before relocating, budget for housing bonds, transport, health insurance, and tax obligations. RSA certification is normally required for alcohol-service jobs in New South Wales.