F&B Attendant - Banquets (Casual)

Role summary

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The F&B Attendant – Banquets supports the delivery of weddings, conferences, meetings and other events at W Melbourne. Responsibilities include preparing function spaces, setting tables, serving food and beverages, clearing areas, following service standards and maintaining a clean, safe workplace. Candidates should have excellent customer-service and communication skills, a professional presentation, strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy team. Hospitality or banquet experience is helpful but not always essential. Flexibility to work casual shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, is expected. Responsible service of alcohol knowledge or certification may be required for beverage service.

About the employer

W Melbourne is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated by Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in Melbourne’s city centre, the hotel combines contemporary design, restaurants, bars, event spaces and the distinctive W Hotels brand, known for energetic service, music, fashion and modern guest experiences. Marriott International operates thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries, offering career opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage, events, finance, technology and hotel operations. W Melbourne team members are expected to provide personalised service, work collaboratively and represent the brand’s confident, creative style. The company also promotes structured training, internal mobility and professional development, although specific benefits and conditions depend on employment type and local policies.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and tourism, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, the Gold Coast and regional destinations. Workplace culture is generally practical, friendly and team-oriented, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, inclusion and customer service. Melbourne provides excellent dining, arts, sport and public transport, but accommodation costs can be high. Australia has varied lifestyles, from busy city living to coastal and regional communities. Foreign applicants normally need a visa allowing work, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another eligible temporary visa; conditions and age limits vary by nationality. Before relocating, check official Department of Home Affairs requirements, tax and superannuation obligations, and whether qualifications such as Responsible Service of Alcohol certification are needed. Secure accommodation, arrange health insurance where appropriate and budget for transport and living expenses.