In Room Dining Attendant

Role summary

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The In Room Dining Attendant delivers meals, beverages and amenities to guest rooms, takes orders accurately, sets up trays or dining tables, clears used items and maintains high service standards. Candidates should have hospitality or food-and-beverage experience, strong communication skills, a professional presentation and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Availability for rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, is generally expected. Attention to detail, safe food-handling awareness, teamwork and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction are important. The role may also involve using point-of-sale systems, handling payments and following hotel hygiene, safety and brand procedures.

About the employer

The Westin Brisbane is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across international markets. Westin is positioned as a wellness-focused premium brand, with an emphasis on helping guests maintain wellbeing while travelling through thoughtful service, comfortable accommodation, nutritious dining and restorative experiences. The Brisbane hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests, groups and events, supported by food and beverage, accommodation and guest-services teams. Marriott workplaces typically provide structured operating procedures, training and opportunities for career development across properties and brands. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, respect, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction. Benefits and employment conditions depend on the specific Australian contract, applicable awards or enterprise agreements, working hours and eligibility requirements.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafes, events and tourism, especially in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns and regional destinations. The culture is generally informal, friendly and multicultural, while workplaces value punctuality, teamwork, safety and confident customer service. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities, with strong access to beaches, outdoor activities and national parks. Brisbane has a warm subtropical climate and a growing hotel and events sector. International applicants usually need a visa with work rights, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another eligible temporary visa; conditions, age limits and occupation requirements apply. Employers may request an Australian tax file number, bank account, work eligibility evidence and responsible service or food-safety training where relevant. Relocating requires budgeting for accommodation, transport, healthcare, flights and initial living costs. Checking official Australian immigration and Fair Work websites is essential before accepting a position.