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Food & Beverage Attendant - Hop & Huddle Mercure Perth on Hay
Role summary
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The Food & Beverage Attendant at Hop & Huddle, Mercure Perth on Hay, provides welcoming and efficient service across the hotel’s restaurant and bar operations. Duties may include taking orders, serving food and drinks, preparing tables, processing payments, maintaining cleanliness and following food-safety standards. Candidates should have hospitality or customer-service experience, strong communication skills, a professional presentation and the ability to work confidently in a busy team environment. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification may be required for alcohol service. The successful candidate will be guest-focused, reliable, organised and comfortable delivering consistent service during busy periods.
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 Mercure Perth On Hay
Mercure Perth on Hay is a centrally located hotel in Perth, Western Australia, operated under the Mercure brand by Accor. The hotel caters to business travellers, holidaymakers, groups and event guests, offering accommodation, dining and meeting facilities close to Perth’s city attractions. Hop & Huddle is the hotel’s food and beverage venue, providing a relaxed setting for meals, drinks and social gatherings. Accor is a major international hospitality group with hotels and resorts across many countries and brands, including Mercure, Novotel, ibis, Sofitel and Fairmont. Its properties generally focus on guest service, operational standards, teamwork and opportunities for employee development. Working at Mercure Perth on Hay can provide practical experience in hotel hospitality, restaurant service and the broader Accor network.