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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. Applicants should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional presentation and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Previous food-and-beverage experience is helpful, although training may be available for suitable candidates. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with good teamwork and attention to hygiene and safety standards. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification may be required if alcohol is served. Candidates are expected to provide friendly, accurate and consistent service while representing Accor’s hospitality 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.
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 Sofitel, Fairmont, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Mövenpick, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor employs hundreds of thousands of people worldwide across hotels, restaurants, bars, events, wellness facilities and corporate functions. The company focuses on guest experience, sustainable tourism, professional development and creating welcoming workplaces for employees from diverse backgrounds. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations. The group’s ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme connects guests with accommodation, dining and lifestyle experiences. A Food and Beverage Attendant joining Accor can gain practical hospitality experience, interact with international guests and potentially access training and career opportunities across the company’s broad hotel network.