Hospitality salaries
Hotel F&B Attendant Salary in Australia
Hotel food & beverage attendants serve guests across a hotel’s outlets — restaurant, bar, room service and functions. It’s a versatile service role in Australia’s hotels and resorts.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$26.47/hr
Award base — casual
$33.09/hr
Full-time (annual)
$52,305/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L3), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What hotel f&b attendants actually earn on Tavro
Hotel F&B Attendant pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a hotel f&b attendant in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a hotel f&b attendant is about $26.47/hr full-time, or $33.09/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2025. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a hotel f&b attendant earn per year?
A full-time hotel f&b attendant on the award base rate earns roughly $52,305 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do hotel f&b attendants get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
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