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Food and Beverage Attendant
Role summary
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The Food and Beverage Attendant supports restaurant, bar, banquet and room-service operations by welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, clearing tables and processing payments. Candidates are generally expected to have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, reliable work habits and the ability to remain calm during busy periods. Previous hospitality experience is helpful, although training may be provided. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, as well as the ability to stand for extended periods and safely handle service equipment. Food-safety awareness, teamwork and a positive attitude are important. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required for positions involving alcohol service.
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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Mövenpick, Sofitel and Fairmont, serving economy, midscale, premium and luxury markets. Accor focuses on guest experience, responsible tourism, employee development and creating welcoming environments for travellers. In Australia, its properties range from city hotels to regional and resort destinations, offering employment in food and beverage, rooms, events, administration, engineering and management. The company promotes internal career opportunities through its Accor Academy and staff benefits, including hotel discounts and other travel-related privileges. The advertised role is based in Darwin, where Accor operates hospitality venues serving both local guests and visitors to Australia's Northern Territory.