Food and Beverage Attendant | Atelier

Role summary

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The Food and Beverage Attendant at Atelier is responsible for delivering polished food and beverage service, taking orders, serving meals and drinks, preparing and clearing tables, processing payments, and maintaining high presentation standards. Candidates are expected to have customer-service or hospitality experience, strong communication skills, a professional appearance, and a genuine interest in creating memorable guest experiences. Knowledge of food, wine and beverage service is advantageous. An RSA certificate may be required if alcohol is served. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, reliability, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays in a busy luxury-hotel environment.

About the employer

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is a luxury five-star hotel operated by Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. Located beside Sydney Harbour in the lively Darling Harbour precinct, the hotel combines French-inspired elegance with contemporary Australian style. It offers premium accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, a rooftop pool and wellness amenities. The property serves leisure travellers, corporate guests and international visitors, with a strong focus on personalised service and memorable experiences. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from structured training, career development opportunities, hotel-industry mobility and staff travel benefits. The workplace typically values cultural awareness, teamwork, professionalism, sustainability and genuine hospitality. Atelier is associated with the hotel’s food and beverage operations, where attendants support high-quality dining service and help uphold Sofitel’s luxury guest-experience standards.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, hotels, events and resort operations, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Queensland and regional coastal destinations. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and team-oriented, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, equality and customer service. Lifestyle varies from vibrant city living to relaxed beach and regional communities; public transport, outdoor activities and multicultural food are major attractions. Living costs, especially rent in Sydney, can be high, so budgeting is important. International applicants commonly consider the Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visas, or student visas with work rights, depending on nationality, age, qualifications and the role. Applicants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating usually requires a passport, visa, tax file number, Australian bank account, accommodation and appropriate insurance. Hospitality workers may also need responsible-service-of-alcohol certification and must follow workplace health and safety rules.