Our Company  

In 2023, HOTA joined Experience Gold Coast, which combines HOTA, Study Gold Coast, Destination Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast in an exciting new chapter. 

Experience Gold Coast assumes a significant responsibility in growing the visitor economy of the city, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of Australia. As a newly formed entity, Experience Gold Coast is focused on supercharging tourism, events, arts & culture, and education outcomes for the City of Gold Coast.   

The Position

As a Food and Beverage Attendant you will join our award winning three Chef Hat’s Culinary Arts team at Palette. 

Palette offers a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast. Palette is renowned for working with a high attention to detail and providing the finest food experience. Fresh ingredients sourced locally, where possible, and prepared by a dedicated team led by Executive Chef, Dayan Hartill-Law.

Palette is a 3 Hatted Restaurant, from the Australian Good Food Guide.

Palette was awarded Best Premium Dining at the Restaurant and Catering Awards 2022. 

As Food and Beverage Attendant, you will be meeting and exceeding patrons and client’s expectation of food and beverage service. You will also be assisting with the setup, delivery and pack down of events/functions. You will provide the highest quality customer service to the patrons of HOTA.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Fine dining/Hatted experience (preferred)
• High-level of wine knowledge (desirable)
• High-level of classic cocktail knowledge (desirable)
• Ability to retain a high level of knowledge around ingredients, cooking techniques and providence of ingredients (desirable)
• Impeccable personal presentation
• Positive and pro-active attitude
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Prior food and beverage experience
• Food and beverage knowledge and a la carte experience an advantage
• Demonstrated practical experience in a restaurant or café 
• Barista experience (desirable)
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure
• Team player
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position 
• Ability to work shifts including late nights, weekends and public holidays

Qualifications 

• Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Food handling desirable

Here's what makes working with us special:

• Be Part of the Action: Work at the heart of the Gold Coast’s thriving arts and culture scene, where creativity and community come together.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts at all Food and Beverage outlets across the HOTA precinct, plus discounted tickets to cinema screenings, events, and activities.
• Empowerment Time: Take four paid days per year dedicated to personal growth and wellbeing.
• Paid Parental Leave: We support our team members with paid leave during this important life stage.
• Wellbeing Support: Access Sonder, our comprehensive team member care and wellbeing service.
• Professional Development: Unlock learning opportunities through our Learning Lab, offering up to 1,000 courses to help you grow and thrive.

How to apply: 

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation that prioritises people, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter along with your resume via the Seek website. 

HOTA, Home of the Arts, values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.