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Food & Beverage Attendant
Role summary
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The Food & Beverage Attendant supports restaurant, bar, banquet and event service by welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, clearing tables and processing payments. Candidates should have good communication skills, a friendly and professional manner, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Previous food and beverage or customer-service experience is beneficial, although training may be provided. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with a strong commitment to hygiene, teamwork and Accor service standards. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required where applicable.
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 global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on delivering welcoming guest experiences through food and beverage, accommodation, meetings, wellness and leisure services. The company also places importance on sustainability, inclusion, employee development and internal career mobility. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, providing opportunities across hotel operations, restaurants, events, housekeeping, engineering, sales and administration. Employees may benefit from brand training, hospitality experience and access to the ALL – Accor Live Limitless staff travel and loyalty program benefits.