Bar Barista

Role summary

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The Bar Barista prepares and serves coffee, cocktails, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests in Qantas Lounges at Sydney Airport. Candidates should have barista and beverage-service experience, strong customer-service skills, a professional presentation, and a good understanding of hygiene, responsible alcohol service, and workplace safety. The role requires efficient service during busy periods, accurate order taking, attention to detail, teamwork, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. An RSA certificate is generally required for alcohol service in New South Wales, while airport security clearance and the right to work in Australia will also be necessary.

About the employer

Qantas Lounges by Accor operates premium airport lounges for Qantas, combining Accor’s hospitality expertise with Qantas’ high service standards. The Sydney lounges provide eligible passengers with food, beverages, comfortable spaces, customer assistance, and a relaxing environment before their flights. Accor is a major international hospitality group managing hotels, resorts, restaurants, and airport lounges across numerous countries and brands. Employees in Qantas Lounges by Accor work in a fast-paced aviation setting where guest experience, presentation, cleanliness, safety, and operational consistency are important. The business offers opportunities for people interested in hospitality, food and beverage, customer service, and airport operations. As part of a large global organisation, team members may also benefit from training, internal development, employee discounts, and possible career mobility across Accor properties.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, healthcare, construction, technology, and seasonal resort work, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and regional tourist areas. Workplace culture is generally direct, friendly, safety-conscious, and focused on punctuality and teamwork. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities, with excellent beaches, outdoor activities, and multicultural food. Living costs, particularly rent in Sydney, can be high. Most overseas workers need a visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa, or skilled visa; conditions depend on nationality, occupation, age, and qualifications. Hospitality applicants should secure legal work rights, tax registration, accommodation, and health insurance before arrival. Airport roles may require background checks and security clearance. Australia is geographically vast, so relocating between cities can involve significant travel and expense.