Food and Beverage Attendant - Fixed Term

Role summary

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The Food and Beverage Attendant supports restaurant, bar, banquet and room-service operations at Pier One Sydney Harbour. Typical requirements include previous hospitality or customer-service experience, good communication skills, a professional presentation, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification may be required for alcohol service. The successful candidate is expected to welcome guests warmly, take and deliver orders accurately, maintain clean and well-presented service areas, process payments, follow food-safety and workplace-safety procedures, and work cooperatively with colleagues. Flexibility to work fixed-term shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, is important.

About the employer

Pier One Sydney Harbour is an upscale waterfront hotel located beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge in The Rocks. It operates under Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, a portfolio of distinctive hotels known for individual character, local design and memorable guest experiences. The property offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, event spaces and harbour-side hospitality services, serving leisure travellers, business guests, weddings and conferences. Team members work in a highly guest-focused environment where presentation, service consistency and attention to detail are important. Marriott provides structured operating standards, training opportunities and access to a global hospitality network. The hotel’s location and premium setting make it a popular workplace for people seeking experience in luxury accommodation, food and beverage service, events and tourism.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés, bars and event venues, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, coastal destinations and regional tourism areas. The culture is generally relaxed, multicultural and service-oriented, with strong emphasis on fairness, workplace safety and punctuality. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to beaches, national parks and outdoor activities; living costs, especially rent in Sydney, can be high. Foreign workers normally need a visa with work rights, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another eligible temporary visa. Check current rules with the Australian Department of Home Affairs, as age, nationality, health, funds and occupation requirements apply. Before relocating, arrange accommodation, tax-file registration, banking, healthcare cover and transport planning. Australian employment laws provide minimum pay and conditions, while hospitality wages may increase for weekends and public holidays.