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Barista
Role summary
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The Barista prepares and serves quality coffee, beverages and light food while delivering friendly, efficient customer service. Requirements typically include previous barista or café experience, knowledge of espresso equipment and coffee preparation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Candidates are expected to maintain high hygiene and presentation standards, handle payments accurately, restock supplies, follow workplace health and safety procedures, and support the wider food and beverage team. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally required. A positive attitude, reliability, attention to detail and genuine interest in hospitality 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 lifestyle brands across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Pullman, Mövenpick and Fairmont. Accor provides accommodation, dining, events, wellness and related guest services, employing people in hotels and corporate operations worldwide. The company promotes service excellence, teamwork, career development and cultural diversity. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort areas, offering opportunities across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, kitchen operations, events and hotel management. The Barista role in Melbourne would typically support the hotel or venue's café, restaurant or breakfast operation, helping create a welcoming guest experience while maintaining Accor's service and quality standards.