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Food and Beverage Supervisor
Role summary
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The Food and Beverage Supervisor is responsible for supporting the daily operation of restaurants, bars, banquets and room service while maintaining excellent guest service. Requirements typically include previous hospitality or supervisory experience, strong communication skills, sound knowledge of food and beverage service, cash-handling ability and a professional presentation. The successful candidate is expected to lead and motivate team members, coordinate shifts, monitor service standards, assist with training, manage guest requests and resolve issues promptly. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is essential. An understanding of responsible service of alcohol, workplace health and safety, and hotel operating procedures is also expected.
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 leading international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and many others, serving luxury, lifestyle, business and economy markets. Accor focuses on creating memorable guest experiences while providing career development, training and opportunities for employees across its global network. In Australia, the group operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, with roles spanning front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, events, engineering and management. The company also promotes its ALL loyalty programme and places increasing emphasis on sustainability, inclusion and responsible tourism. Benefits and conditions vary by property, position and applicable Australian workplace agreements.