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Working life
A career with Baillie Lodges opens up a world of discovery, with travel to extraordinary destinations and the chance to meet a network of new friends – who happen to be tourism and hospitality professionals too! It’s also a gold star on the CV.
Working at a Baillie Lodges property offers a chance to really work as part of a collegiate team, where departments work together to deliver an exceptional and personal guest experience and learning across departments is encouraged.
It’s also a chance to discover a new destination, it’s experiences and its locals: fishing and surfing on Lord Howe Island, exploring the Red Centre at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, hiking and kayaking at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island and cruising the lake or skiing and snowboarding during the wintertime at Huka Lodge in Taupō. Working at Baillie Lodges is a kick-start to a new career, new friendships and the start of a new personal era.
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Embarking on a career with Baillie Lodges is an exciting and rewarding experience, with the promise of adventure and life and work achievements ahead. Meet some of the Baillie Lodges family here and learn more about their stories.
Current Opportunities
Window Washer / Cleaner
With an eye for detail and a smile you will help maintain the lodge
What we’re looking for
- Similar experience within a hotel or serviced apartments
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
This is a full-time role. Your on-site accommodation and meals will be provided for a nominal charge.
Apply NowMaintenance Handy-person
This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Handy-person to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
The Role
As handy-person you will work with the maintenance team on all maintenance at SOL. You will do this through;
- Working with the team to carry out repairs and maintenance as required
- Maintain all landscaping
What we’re looking for
- Extensive maintenance-related qualifications and/or significant experience in maintenance within the hotel/resort industry
- Highly motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to product specifications
- Ideally, good working knowledge of mechanics, pools, plumbing and electrical
- Ability to work & make decisions under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
You will need
- Current valid SA Driver’s License
Housekeeping Supervisor
Elevate your career with this opportunity for an Housekeeping Supervisor to be part of the Southern Ocean Lodge team.
The Role:
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to assist to lead the team to ensure our suites and public areas are maintained to the highest standard.
You will train and develop your team to achieve high standards of cleanliness. You will be a housekeeping leader with a passion for empowering, developing and motivating your team to succeed.
Working closely with the Housekeeping Manager, you’ll have a keen eye for detail and will thoroughly clean and/or inspect guest rooms and public areas daily.
You will have…
- Experience in Housekeeping – ideally in the luxury hotel/resort industry
- A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
- The willingness to support the Housekeeping and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
- The highest level of attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
The Benefits…
- Onsite individual accommodation and all meals included
- Extensive departmental training and the ability to cross train in other areas of the lodge
- Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
- Family culture and new friendships await – regular social outings, BBQ’s and group activities
Sous Chef
As Sous Chef you will work closely and assist the Head Chef in the smooth and successful operations of the kitchen.
This role has a mid-August start date
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Proven experience in a similar setting/ remote location (advantageous)
- Appropriate trade qualifications
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to a schedule
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to product specifications
- A passion for innovative food
- Great team player
- Knowledge of Australian cuisine and Industry Standards
This is a full time role inclusive of accommodation, meals and utilities provided in our onsite staff village.
Apply NowChef de Partie
Capella’s contemporary Pacific-themed menu features superb quality ingredients; the menu changes daily with the seasons, providing a constant source of delight to guests.
This is a full time role inclusive of accommodation, meals and utilities provided in our onsite staff village.
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Proven experience in a similar setting/ remote location (advantageous)
- Appropriate trade qualifications
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to a schedule
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to product specifications
- A passion for innovative food
- Great team player
- Knowledge of Australian cuisine and Industry Standards
This is a full time role inclusive of accommodation, meals and utilities provided in our onsite staff village commencing in August
Apply NowFood and Beverage Attendant
We are now looking for an Food and beverage attendants to drive the exceptional dining experience at Huka Lodge
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Section wait staff experience in a similar venue advantageous
- Experience serving wine in a restaurant setting
- Proven experience making quality espresso
- Knowledge of New Zealand wine as well as cocktail making experience
- A knowledge and passion for food and beverage
Guest Service Agent
Long regarded as one of the world’s most revered and inspirational luxury accommodations, Huka Lodge is set among established gardens along the banks of the surging Waikato River.
We are now looking for a Guest Service Agent to join our team
The Role
This multi-faceted role will see you:
- Meeting and greeting our guests
- Processing arrivals and departures
- Maintaining room accounts
- Assisting with guest enquiries
- Suggesting and booking guest on local tours
- Main point of contact for our lodge guests needs
What we’re looking for
- You have a passion for making everyone feel welcome and providing an outstanding guest experience.
- Impeccable presentation and phone manner
- Flair for organisation with an eye for detail
- Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
- Excellent Word & Excel skills
- Exceptional written and spoken English
- Available to work on a 7-day rotational roster
Join our award winning lodge!
Apply NowRestaurant Manager
Dining at Huka Lodge – guests’ gather to make each other’s acquaintance, share stories of their day and enjoy the superb cuisine. Our Restaurant Manager will drive this ritual through carefully chosen exceptional wines to compliment guests’ dining experience.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar position
- Strong knowledge of NZ wines (advantage)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, train and develop the team
- Passion for fresh regional produce
- Ability to work under pressure
- Friendly, customer focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Apply Now
Wine Steward
Dining at Huka Lodge – guests’ gather to make each other’s acquaintance, share stories of their day and enjoy the superb cuisine. Our Wine Steward will curate carefully chosen exceptional wines to compliment guests’ dining experience.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar position with 2 years experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of NZ wines
- Ideally WSET certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, train and develop the team
- Passion for fresh regional produce
- Ability to work under pressure
- Friendly, customer focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Apply Now
Housekeeping Supervisor
Set among the lush rainforest and overlooking the Mossman River, guest accommodation at Silky Oaks Lodge evokes a real sense of the region.
With an eye for detail and you will help maintain and manage housekeeping throughout the lodge.
What we’re looking for
- Housekeeping management experience within hotels or serviced apartments
- A natural leadership style
- A flair for attention to detail
- Impeccable presentation
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
ACCOMMODATION MAY BE AVAILABLE
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Apply NowChef de Partie
As a Chef at Silky Oaks Lodge you are a pivotal member of the kitchen team and will be responsible for delivering a world-class culinary experience for our discerning, well-travelled guests.
What we’re looking for:
- Appropriate trade qualifications
- Proven experience in delivering high quality dining
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to a schedule
- Strong attention to detail and style
- A passion for innovative food
- Knowledge of Australian cuisine and Industry Standards
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Previous experience in a remote lodge or resort would be advantageous
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Apply NowGuest Service Agent
Silky Oaks is seeking positive and energetic locals to assist our front office team as a Guest Services Agent, providing a valued point of contact between guests and operations.
This multi-faceted Part-time role will see you meeting and greeting our discerning guests, processing arrivals and departures, maintaining room accounts, assisting with guest enquiries, working on various administration tasks and generally being a pivotal point of contact for all guests.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Impeccable presentation and phone manner
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
- Flair for organisation with an eye for detail
- Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
- Excellent word, Excel and Publisher skills
- Available to work on a rotating roster Monday to Sunday
- Full current Australian Drivers License
- Must have RSA
- Suggesting and booking tours
- Arranging transfers
- Handling enquiries from local operators
- Making Restaurant and Spa bookings
- Scheduling the operations daily movements
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Apply Now
Gardener
Rainforest gardening your thing? Because we have the garden for you! PT – 20 hours a week.
Our wonderous 80-acre garden including our ‘earth to plate’ kitchen garden – needs your green thumb.
What we’re looking for:
- A local who is passionate about the landscape of the beautiful Daintree
- Available Sunday to Wednesday – 5 hours a day
- Is handy with garden tools and equipment
- A pleasant manner – and with confidence and charisma, share our fascinating gardens with our Silky Oaks guests
- Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
- Fit and healthy to work in the outdoors in all weather conditions
- Someone that knows and loves planting, pruning, composting, fertilizing, and irrigation
Apply Now
Laundry Supervisor
Silky Oaks is seeking positive and energetic Laundry supervisor to assist leading our team of dedicated staff.
The Role
This is a hands-on role supporting the Housekeeping Manager in daily operations
- Assisting with the daily laundry requirements
- Supervision and training of staff
- Co-ordination of the team to meet daily deadlines
- Delivering
- Liaise with all departments to ensure smooth operations and superior guest service
What we’re looking for
- This is a hands-on role supporting the Housekeeping Manager in daily laundry operations
- Supervision and training of staff
- Co-ordination of the team to meet daily deadlines
- Liaise with all departments to ensure smooth operations and superior guest service
Food and Beverage Attendant
The Louise – nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise will offer guests a stylish escape complete with private villa-style suites and world-class dining at Appellation.
We now looking for a seasoned professional to join the team at The Louise
Appellation Restaurant celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region. Whilst ‘Contour’ offers a more relaxed, casual style offer.
We are looking for a service professional to work over both venues.
The Role
- Working with our team both on the floor as well as behind the bar.
- Work to deliver an exceptional and personal guest experience
- Ensuring the presentation of the restaurant is maintained to the highest standard
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a similar role advantageous
- An up to date RSA certification
- A knowledge and passion for food and beverage
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