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Food and Beverage Attendant
Role summary
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The Food and Beverage Attendant supports restaurant, bar and guest-service operations by taking orders, serving food and drinks, clearing tables, processing payments and maintaining clean, welcoming service areas. Applicants should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Previous food and beverage experience is useful but may not be essential. The role requires professional presentation, attention to detail, teamwork and flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varied shifts. Responsible service of alcohol certification may be required, depending on duties and Queensland regulations.
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 accommodation across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, Fairmont and many others, serving luxury, premium, midscale and economy markets. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, responsible hospitality and creating memorable experiences through food, accommodation, events and leisure services. In Australia, the group manages properties in major cities, regional destinations and island resorts, offering opportunities across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, sales and management. Employees may benefit from structured training, career development programs and access to staff travel or accommodation-related offers, subject to local conditions and company policy.