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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, processing payments and maintaining clean, well-presented service areas. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional manner and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Previous food and beverage experience is helpful, although training may be provided. Availability for flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, is generally expected. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required for roles involving alcohol service. The successful candidate should be reliable, well-groomed, team-oriented and committed to delivering Accor’s service standards.
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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 global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, residences and lifestyle properties across many countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, Fairmont, Raffles and Peppers. Accor properties provide accommodation, dining, meetings, leisure and wellness services for business and holiday travellers. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, inclusion, professional development and sustainable operations. In Australia, Accor employs people across city hotels, regional destinations and coastal resorts, offering opportunities in food and beverage, housekeeping, front office, events, engineering and management. Employees may also benefit from brand training, international career pathways and hotel accommodation or travel-related staff benefits, depending on the property and employment conditions.