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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 drinks, clearing tables and processing payments. Candidates should have good communication and customer-service skills, a professional presentation and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Previous hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. A responsible-service-of-alcohol certificate may be required for alcohol service in Tasmania. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with the ability to stand for long periods, work as part of a team and consistently follow food-safety and service standards.
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.
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About Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced apartments across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Mövenpick, Fairmont and Raffles, covering economy, midscale, upscale and luxury accommodation. Accor hotels provide careers in food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, events, engineering, sales and management. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, teamwork, inclusion, professional development and sustainable hospitality. This position is associated with the Accor-operated Peppers Silo in Launceston, Tasmania, a modern waterfront hotel known for its restaurants, accommodation and conference facilities. Employees may benefit from brand training, internal mobility and staff travel or accommodation-related offers, subject to local policies and eligibility.