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Food and Beverage Attendant
Role summary
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The Food and Beverage Attendant supports smooth service in restaurants, bars, banquets and other dining areas. Typical duties include welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, clearing and resetting tables, processing payments, maintaining cleanliness and following food-safety standards. The role generally requires customer-service skills, a friendly and professional manner, good communication, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment. Previous hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training is often provided. Candidates should be flexible with shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, and be physically able to stand and move for extended periods. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification may be required for 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 serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont and Raffles, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor provides opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, events, wellness and hotel operations. The company promotes guest-focused service, professional development, teamwork and inclusion through its Accor Academy and internal career pathways. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort areas, including hotels serving leisure travellers, business guests, weddings and conferences. The Bowral position offers experience in a regional hotel environment, where attentive service, adaptability and a welcoming attitude are particularly important.