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Food and Beverage Attendant
Role summary
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Accor is seeking a friendly and reliable Food and Beverage Attendant for its Adelaide property. The role typically involves welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, preparing dining areas, processing payments, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting smooth restaurant or banquet operations. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional presentation, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment. Previous hospitality experience is beneficial but may not be essential. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required where alcoholic beverages are served.
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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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across many countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont. Accor provides accommodation, restaurants, bars, meetings, events and wellness services for leisure and business travellers. The company employs people in guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration, sales and hotel management. In Australia, Accor properties range from large city hotels to regional and resort destinations. The organisation promotes guest-focused service, professional development, diversity and internal career mobility. Employees commonly receive training and may access benefits connected with Accor’s loyalty and staff programs, subject to local terms and eligibility.