Food and Beverage Attendant - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

EVT Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

Movie tickets and discounts on cinema

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across EVT network

Paid parental leave; community & careg

Parental leave; community & careg

Parental leave; community & careg

Job summary

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is seeking a Food and Beverage Attendant to join EVT Limited's Cairns team. This casual role offers varied shifts, including early breakfasts, evenings, weekends and public holidays, with a focus on warm, personalised guest service.

You’ll bring a positive, energetic attitude, grooming that meets hotel standards, and a willingness to assist across dining operations. Previous F&B experience is an advantage and growth opportunities exist within EVT's network.

Qualifications

• Commitment to exceptional guest service.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Presentable appearance and grooming.
• Willing to work casual shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in food & beverage waiting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, attentive service to guests.
• Assist with food & beverage service and clearing tables.
• Maintain high presentation standards and grooming.
• Support a smooth operation during busy periods.
• Advancement opportunities and potential full-time roles.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

Presentation & grooming

Flexible shifts

F&B service experience

Job description

Food and Beverage Attendant - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We’re not just in the neighbourhood, we’re part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and “too easy” service. Whether it’s for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities:

• You are committed to exceptional guest service.
• You possess excellent communication skills.
• You are impeccable at presentation and grooming.
• You are available to work as a casual employee as well as varied shifts, including early breakfast starts, late evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Previous food & beverage waiting experience is an advantage. Advancement Roles and fulltime available for the right candidates.

What You’ll Bring:

• You love things all food & beverage!
• You have an outgoing personality and loads of initiative.
• You handle pressure with panache.
• You have a positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and winning smile!

How You Work:

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.

Perks from Day One:

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.