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FOOD & BEVERAGE ATTENDANT – FINE DINING (Hatted Venues)

Full-time | Hamilton Island, QLD | $27.08 per hour + applicable penalty rates

Our award-winning fine dining restaurants deliver refined, memorable experiences defined by precision, elegance, and exceptional service. Each venue operates at the highest level, where attention to detail, professionalism, and consistency are non-negotiable.

We are seeking experienced Fine Dining Food & Beverage Attendants with a proven background in hatted or equivalent premium venues. This role is suited to career hospitality professionals who value longevity, pride themselves on service excellence, and thrive in disciplined, high-performance dining environments.

Your Role

As a Fine Dining Food & Beverage Attendant, you will be an integral part of a polished service team, contributing to seamless and elevated guest experiences. You will demonstrate confidence, discretion, and mastery of fine-dining standards while maintaining warmth and genuine hospitality.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Deliver service aligned with formal fine-dining Sequence of Service standards
• Provide professional, personalised guest interactions from arrival to departure
• Confidently present menus, explain techniques, and recommend wine pairings
• Execute precise food and beverage service, including plate and tray service
• Maintain immaculate presentation, cleanliness, and compliance standards
• Anticipate guest needs and respond with efficiency and composure
• Work collaboratively within a structured, high-expectation service team
• Maintain consistency during busy services and extended or split shifts

What we’re looking for

You are a seasoned hospitality professional with a strong track record in premium dining environments. You understand the discipline of fine dining and value long-term commitment, team culture, and continuous refinement of service skills.

To be successful, you will need:

• Minimum 1 year experience in hatted, degustation, or equivalent fine-dining venues
• Demonstrated stability and longevity in previous roles
• Strong understanding of fine-dining etiquette and service structure
• Confident menu knowledge and wine service fundamentals
• Excellent communication, presentation, and guest-facing skills
• Ability to carry three plates and manage tray service with ease
• Calm, professional approach under pressure
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (Essential)
• Drivers Licence (Desirable)

Why you’ll love working with us

• Work within respected, high-end dining venues
• Be part of a professional, detail-driven service culture
• Opportunities for long-term career growth in premium hospitality
• Collaborate with experienced chefs and front-of-house leaders

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.