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Food and Beverage Attendant
Role summary
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The Food and Beverage Attendant supports restaurant and bar operations by welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, clearing tables, processing payments, and maintaining clean, well-presented service areas. The role generally requires strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Previous hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. Candidates are expected to be reliable, friendly, safety-conscious, and available for flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required if the position involves serving alcoholic beverages. Teamwork, initiative, and a genuine interest in creating positive guest experiences 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, serviced residences, and lifestyle properties across many countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles, and Mantra. Accor focuses on guest comfort, quality service, responsible tourism, and creating welcoming experiences for leisure and business travellers. The company employs people across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, culinary, events, engineering, sales, and corporate functions. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations, and resort locations, offering opportunities for both entry-level and experienced hospitality workers. Employees may benefit from brand training, internal career mobility, staff accommodation at selected properties, and hotel discounts through Accor’s employee programs. The role referenced is associated with Accor’s Adelaide operation on Waymouth Street.