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Stores Officer and F&B Attendant
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The role combines hotel stores coordination with food and beverage service. Responsibilities may include receiving, checking, labelling and storing deliveries, maintaining accurate stock records, rotating goods, supporting inventory counts and keeping storage areas clean and compliant. As an F&B Attendant, the candidate may assist with restaurant, bar, banquet or room-service operations, including guest service, clearing tables and maintaining hygiene standards. Applicants should be organised, physically fit, reliable and comfortable handling stock and hospitality tasks. Good communication, a helpful attitude, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel are expected. Previous hotel, restaurant, stores or warehouse experience is advantageous. Availability for rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays is normally required, along with legal working rights in Australia.
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 Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Novotel Sydney Darling Square is an Accor hotel located in the heart of Sydney, close to Darling Harbour, the International Convention Centre, shopping, dining and major transport links. The hotel caters to business travellers, conference guests, tourists and families, offering accommodation, food and beverage services, meeting facilities and leisure amenities. As part of Accor, a major international hospitality group, Novotel operates under a recognised midscale brand focused on comfortable stays, practical service and welcoming guest experiences. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop across hotel operations. The property’s central location creates a fast-paced workplace, particularly during conferences, events, weekends and holiday periods. Accor also promotes internal mobility, professional training and sustainability initiatives across its hotels.