F&B Service Expert (Fixed Term)

Role summary

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The F&B Service Expert supports the hotel’s restaurant, bar and related food-and-beverage operations on a fixed-term basis. Responsibilities typically include welcoming guests, taking and delivering orders, preparing tables, processing payments, maintaining service standards, handling guest requests and keeping work areas clean and well presented. Candidates should have hospitality or customer-service experience, a friendly and professional manner, good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. Food-safety knowledge, responsible service of alcohol certification and Australian work rights may be required. The successful candidate should be reliable, team-oriented, attentive to detail and committed to delivering a positive Marriott guest experience.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. The Courtyard brand is designed for modern business and leisure travellers, combining practical accommodation, comfortable communal spaces, dining and attentive service. Located near Melbourne’s Flagstaff Gardens and central business district, the hotel serves domestic and international guests, corporate travellers and visitors exploring the city. Marriott places strong emphasis on hospitality, professionalism, inclusion, guest satisfaction and employee development. Team members generally work within established brand standards while contributing to a welcoming and locally connected hotel environment. As a global employer, Marriott offers opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, events, operations and management, although conditions and benefits vary by property, employment type and local workplace agreements.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, cafés, resorts, bars, events and tourism, especially in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast and regional destinations. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and practical, with strong expectations around punctuality, workplace safety, customer service and fair employment conditions. Melbourne provides excellent dining, arts, sport and public transport, but housing can be expensive. Lifestyle options include beaches, national parks, road trips and outdoor activities. Foreign applicants need valid work rights; common pathways include the Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visas and student visas with permitted work hours. Check current rules through the Australian Department of Home Affairs before travelling. Relocation normally involves arranging accommodation, a tax file number, Australian bank account, mobile service and appropriate health insurance. Hospitality work may involve late shifts, weekends and public holidays, while some regional roles can offer staff accommodation and broader visa-related opportunities.