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Food and Beverage Attendant | Esprit Noir & Le Rivage
Role summary
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The Food and Beverage Attendant supports service at Esprit Noir and Le Rivage by welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, preparing tables, processing payments and maintaining clean, well-presented dining areas. Candidates should have customer-service experience, a positive and professional manner, good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Food and beverage or hospitality experience is desirable, while knowledge of responsible service of alcohol requirements may be needed for applicable duties. The role requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with strong attention to detail, teamwork and a genuine focus on creating an excellent guest experience.
Can I work in Australia?
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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 Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is a luxury hotel operated by Accor, a global hospitality group with a broad portfolio of hotel, resort and lifestyle brands. Located beside Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the hotel combines French-inspired elegance with contemporary Australian design and offers premium accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and event spaces. Its food and beverage venues serve hotel guests, local visitors and corporate or social event customers. As part of Accor, the property generally promotes professional development, international career opportunities, guest-focused service and sustainability initiatives. Employees work in a multicultural environment and are expected to deliver polished, attentive service consistent with Sofitel’s luxury positioning while collaborating across departments.