• Competitive Hourly Rate + Penalties for evening, weekends & public holidays
• On-going Training, mentoring, career/personal development opportunities
• Discounts on accommodation, travel & tours

About us:

YHA Australia offers unique, affordable, and sustainable accommodation across Australia. We are a for-purpose, membership-based organisation and have provided curious travellers with quality short-stay accommodation for over 80 years. Our mission is to help create a more open and accommodating world where life flourishes.

YHA Sydney Harbour, boasting 263 beds across 106 rooms, is situated in the city's core, offering cozy and economical lodging to both groups and solo travellers from across the globe. Perched with a backdrop of breathtaking vistas of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge, this award-winning YHA stands atop the archaeological echoes of The Rocks, Sydney's storied quarter, melding cutting-edge amenities and eco-friendly practices with a touch of historical charm.

About the role:

We are seeking a casual Food & Beverage Attendant to join the team on a part-time basis. The Food & Beverage Attendant is responsible for ensuring the Cafe runs smoothly by assisting wherever required. Cafe All Rounders interact with people regularly, so a friendly positive attitude, and strong customer service skills are paramount.

What your duties will look like:

• Preparing/serving of coffee, food and drinks including taking orders.
• Operating a point-of-sale terminal and EFTPOS machine plus cash handling.
• Cafe cleaning duties including cleaning coffee machines and equipment.
• Refilling drink fridges and snacks.
• Maintaining service area to food safety standards
• Support of the Cafe Team with a “can do” attitude

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience as a barista within a fast paced, premium establishment (min 2 years)
• High volume experience being able to work on multiple orders at once
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Good at cash handling and multi-tasking in general
• Responsible Service of Alcohol Certification
• Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day-to-day operations
• Excellent attention to detail & ability to follow instructions
• Exceptional presentation and grooming
• Flexible availability 24/7 roster including weekends and public holidays

What’s in it for you:

• Access to benefits and discounts across the YHA national network of properties.
• Professional development and career opportunity support across the YHA organisation and network.
• Yearly social events to the snowy mountains and other locations for team building and fun!
• We embrace diversity, celebrate the cultural holidays that are important to you.
• Wellbeing support for you and your immediate family through the Wellbeing Gateway platform, part of our Employee Assistance Program
• Good people tend to know good people, so if you know someone with the skills and values we are looking for, we have a great candidate referral program.

Our Culture:

At YHA, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• Gender Balance – empowering our people to access and enjoy the same opportunities to build great careers at YHA, regardless of gender or gender identity.
• Indigenous Australians – provide more opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, communities, and customers to engage with our business.
• Accessibility – improving the accessibility (physical or otherwise) of our properties, workplaces and digital platforms for team members, contractors, and guests with a disability.
• Flexible Working – supporting and empowering our people to balance their work and life commitments through a flexible working culture; and
• Pride – enabling our LGBTQIA+ community to be their authentic selves and grow at YHA

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.