Waitress, Cafe, Restaurant jobs in Cairns QLD

Crystalbrook Bailey is modern, creative and quietly confident - a hotel with a deep appreciation for art, design and individuality.

Choosing the path less travelled, Crystalbrook Bailey celebrates originality, thoughtful detail and a genuine connection to local culture. This is the kind of place that feels just as at home exploring a gallery, wandering through a local farmers market or discovering something beautifully unexpected.

With a personality shaped by creativity and curiosity, Crystalbrook Bailey offers a distinctive guest experience where contemporary style, considered hospitality and artistic spirit come together.

The Opportunity:

At Arte, thoughtfully made coffee and a warm welcome go hand in hand. Located on the ground floor of Crystalbrook Bailey, we are seeking a Food & Beverage Attendant with strong barista experience to help bring this experience to life. From preparing a regular’s morning coffee to helping a visiting guest choose their breakfast, you will deliver attentive, personable service with care for the details.

Alongside preparing excellent coffee, you will support all aspects of café service, including taking orders, serving food, processing payments and keeping the space welcoming and beautifully presented. Working closely with your colleagues, you will help service flow smoothly and make every guest feel looked after.

This is a part-time position offering 24–28 hours per week.

The Talent:

You take pride in your coffee craft and find just as much enjoyment in the people you serve. Confident behind the machine and welcoming on the café floor, you bring a thoughtful approach, clear communication and a willingness to support your colleagues.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated barista skills and a passion for consistently great coffee.
• A warm, engaging manner and an eye for the details that make guests feel welcome.
• Confidence across café service, from taking orders to serving food and processing payments.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to keep service flowing during busy mornings.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, well-presented café and caring for your equipment.
• A current Queensland RSA certificate and valid working rights in Australia.
• Availability for early starts, weekends and public holidays.

Why Us:

At Crystalbrook Collection, you will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, passionate and diverse environment. We are proud to offer a range of industry-leading benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing, including:

• 50% F&B discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars
• $99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount
• Enhanced parental leave and lifestyle benefits
• A commitment to a green future through sustainable luxury practices
• Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
• Online learning and training platforms and tailored career development pathways
• A culture of collaboration, diversity and elevated experiences
• Limitless career opportunities in a fast-growing, dynamic environment
• Regular service recognition and team engagement events

Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, home to one of Australia’s newest portfolios of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars.

In just eight years, we have grown to own and manage more than AU$1 billion in luxury hotel assets across New South Wales and Queensland, with exciting new hotels planned for Adelaide and Canberra in 2026 and 2027. With continued ambition for growth across Australia and internationally, Crystalbrook Collection is proudly shaping a bold and distinctive future in hospitality.

We’re proud to foster a workplace that supports equality, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all genders, ages, backgrounds, cultures and religions.

If you have a health condition or disability, please let us know early in the recruitment process so we can provide the appropriate support to ensure you can perform at your best.

As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.