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Bartender
Role summary
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The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, taking orders, handling payments, maintaining bar presentation, and delivering friendly, efficient service to resort guests. Requirements generally include previous bar or hospitality experience, sound knowledge of beverages and responsible service practices, good communication skills, and the ability to work calmly in a busy environment. An Australian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate is normally required. The successful candidate is expected to be flexible with shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, well presented, reliable, safety conscious and comfortable working as part of a multicultural hotel team.
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 brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on guest service, food and beverage, wellness, events and memorable travel experiences. In Australia, the group operates properties in city, regional, coastal and resort destinations, providing career opportunities across hotel operations, culinary services, sales, administration and management. This role appears associated with the Bunker Bay area of Western Australia, where Accor’s resort operations combine accommodation, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities in a nature-focused setting. The company generally promotes internal development, team diversity, responsible tourism and hospitality training.