Food & Beverage Attendant- RSA

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Attendant is responsible for welcoming guests, taking food and beverage orders, serving meals and drinks, clearing tables, processing payments and maintaining high service standards across the resort's restaurant, bar and event areas. Applicants should hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate, have strong customer-service and communication skills, and ideally possess hospitality experience. The role requires a professional presentation, attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. Candidates must have valid Australian working rights and be comfortable standing for extended periods in a fast-paced resort environment.

About the employer

Oaks Port Douglas Resort is a tropical resort located near Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, Queensland, an area known for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. The property offers accommodation, dining, leisure facilities and guest services for holidaymakers, groups and families. It operates under Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group with brands and properties across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other regions. Minor Hotels manages hotels, resorts and serviced apartments, with a focus on guest experience, operational standards and career development. Working at Oaks Port Douglas Resort typically involves a relaxed coastal setting combined with the demands of seasonal tourism. Team members may serve domestic and international guests and can gain experience in food and beverage operations, resort service and broader hotel hospitality.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in major cities, regional resorts and tourism destinations such as Port Douglas, Cairns, the Whitsundays and the Gold Coast. Common roles include food and beverage attendants, bar staff, kitchen hands, housekeeping attendants and front-office workers. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and multicultural, with strong emphasis on punctuality, safety, customer service and teamwork. Port Douglas provides a relaxed tropical lifestyle, outdoor activities, beaches, reef trips and rainforest excursions, although housing can be limited and seasonal work may be competitive. Most overseas applicants need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, Work and Holiday visa, student visa with work rights or employer-sponsored visa. Applicants should confirm eligibility, work-hour limits, tax requirements and RSA rules before relocating. Accommodation, flights and transport costs should be budgeted carefully, especially in regional resort locations.