Food and Beverage Attendant Part Time

Role summary

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The Food and Beverage Attendant provides friendly, efficient service in the hotel’s restaurant, bar, and event areas. Duties may include welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, clearing tables, processing payments, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting functions or conferences. The role generally requires strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional presentation, reliability, and the ability to work effectively in a busy team environment. Previous hospitality experience is useful but may not be essential. Candidates should be flexible to work part-time shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required for positions involving alcohol service.

About the employer

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is a contemporary four-star hotel located within Melbourne’s South Wharf precinct, close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, restaurants, shopping, and the Yarra River. The hotel is part of Accor, a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and lifestyle properties across many countries. Novotel is known for welcoming, practical accommodation and services designed for business travellers, families, and leisure guests. The property offers guest rooms, dining facilities, event and conference services, and convenient access to Melbourne’s central business district. Employees typically work in a multicultural hospitality environment focused on guest satisfaction, teamwork, service quality, and responsible hotel operations. Accor may also provide career development opportunities through on-the-job training and its wider international network.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, cafés, resorts, events, and tourism, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and regional destinations. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical, and team-oriented, with strong attention to punctuality, customer service, workplace safety, and employment rights. Melbourne provides excellent dining, arts, sports, and public transport, although rent and living costs can be high. Australia is a large island continent with varied climates, beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities. Visa options may include a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored pathways, student visas with work limits, or skilled visas, depending on nationality, qualifications, and eligibility. Before relocating, candidates should confirm visa conditions, obtain a tax file number, arrange accommodation, and understand Australian workplace awards and minimum pay rates. International applicants should also budget for health insurance, flights, transport, and initial living expenses.