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Food and Beverage Supervisor
Role summary
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The Food and Beverage Supervisor supports the daily operation of restaurants, bars, banquets and other dining outlets, ensuring efficient service and a positive guest experience. Requirements typically include hospitality experience, strong communication and leadership skills, knowledge of food and beverage service, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to supervise team members, coordinate service, maintain presentation and hygiene standards, handle guest requests professionally, assist with training, monitor stock and cash procedures, and support the Food and Beverage Manager. A responsible service of alcohol certificate and familiarity with hotel operations are commonly required in Australia.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across numerous countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Mantra, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor places strong emphasis on guest service, responsible hospitality, inclusion and career development. In Australia, the group operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, events, finance, engineering and hotel administration. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility and access to the ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty ecosystem. The advertised role is based in Sydney and would suit someone who enjoys a busy hotel environment, team leadership and delivering consistent dining experiences to both local and international guests.