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Bar/Barista - Full Time
Role summary
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The Bar/Barista position involves preparing quality coffee, beverages and bar service for hotel guests while delivering friendly, efficient customer service. Candidates should have previous café, bar or hospitality experience, sound knowledge of coffee preparation and beverage service, and strong communication skills. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification may be required. The role requires attention to detail, a professional presentation, cash-handling accuracy and the ability to work calmly in a busy hotel environment. Flexibility to work full-time shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, is expected. A positive attitude, teamwork and a genuine focus on guest satisfaction are important.
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 well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Fairmont and Mövenpick, covering economy through luxury accommodation. Accor focuses on guest experience, food and beverage, events, wellness and responsible tourism. The company employs a large global workforce and offers career opportunities in hotel operations, culinary services, sales, administration and management. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, airport precincts, regional destinations and resort areas. Employees commonly benefit from structured training, internal mobility and access to the Accor staff travel program, subject to local terms and eligibility.