Bartender / Food & Beverage Attendant

Role summary

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The Bartender / Food & Beverage Attendant is responsible for preparing and serving drinks, taking food and beverage orders, delivering service, processing payments, and maintaining clean, well-presented bar and dining areas. Candidates should have previous hospitality, bar, or customer-service experience, strong communication skills, and a friendly, professional manner. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification is generally required in Queensland, along with the legal right to work in Australia. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and busy periods. Candidates are expected to work effectively in a team, follow food safety and workplace procedures, remain composed under pressure, and provide consistently high standards of guest service.

About the employer

Oaks Cairns Hotel is part of Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, an Australian accommodation brand owned by Minor International, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts, restaurants and lifestyle businesses across many countries. Located in Cairns, Queensland, the hotel serves leisure travellers, families, business guests and visitors exploring the Great Barrier Reef and tropical North Queensland. Oaks properties typically provide apartment-style accommodation and focus on comfortable stays, practical guest services and professional hospitality. Employees work in a multicultural environment where teamwork, reliability, guest satisfaction and attention to detail are important. Depending on the role, staff may receive training, employee benefits and opportunities to progress within the wider Minor Hotels network.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, resorts, housekeeping, construction, healthcare and seasonal work. Cairns is a relaxed tropical city and a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, with a multicultural population and an outdoor lifestyle centred on beaches, rainforest, markets and water activities. Living costs can be high, especially for accommodation, although Cairns is generally less expensive than Sydney or Melbourne. Common visa options include employer-sponsored visas, Working Holiday visas for eligible passport holders, and student visas with work restrictions. Before relocating, confirm visa conditions, tax and superannuation requirements, RSA certification rules, and access to suitable housing. Public transport is available in Cairns, but a car can be useful for regional work. Australia is an island continent rather than a single resort island.