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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Success stories
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
Pastry Chef
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pastry Chef to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
Dining at Southern Ocean Lodge is both a dynamic delight for the senses and a true gastronomic journey of Kangaroo Island and South Australia; a ‘produce to plate’ approach is our passion. The daily designed menu honours fine local ingredients with a cuisine style at once sophisticated and simple to promote the intense purity of flavours and to create a very special dining experience, unique to the Island and to Southern Ocean Lodge.
As Pastry Chef 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, utilising the incredibly abundant local produce from Kangaroo Island and South Australia.
This is a full time role inclusive of accommodation, meals and utilities as provided in our onsite staff village.
To succeed in your application you will need:
- 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
The Benefits…
- Onsite individual accommodation unit with ensuite, and all meals included
- Enjoy the staff facilities – use the outdoor gym, tend to the garden, or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
- 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
Housekeeping Supervisor
We have an exciting opportunity for an Housekeeping Supervisor to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
The Role:
This is the wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to help lead a small team to ensure our brand-new suites and public areas are maintained to the highest standard.
You will work alongside, train and develop your team to achieve high standards of cleanliness.
You will work closely with the Laundry /Staff Village manager, you’ll have a keen eye for detail and will conduct thorough inspections of guest rooms and public areas daily to ensure standards are met and maintained.
You will have…
- Ideally experience in Housekeeping in the luxury hotel/resort industry
- Leadership experience
- A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
- The willingness to support the Housekeeping team day-to-day operations
- A high level of attention to detail
The Benefits…
- Onsite individual accommodation unit with ensuite, and all meals included
- Enjoy the staff facilities – use the outdoor gym, tend to the garden or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
- 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
Restaurant Manager
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Restaurant Manager to join our team!
This role has a mid-August start date
Dining at Capella Lodge is relaxed and refined, with its light and airy restaurant opening onto Gowers Terrace and offering mesmerising views of the ocean, as well as the towering Mounts Gower and Lidgbird.
The sophisticated, contemporary menus at Capella feature fresh-caught seafood, island-grown salads and even foraged coastal, along with lodge-churned ice-creams and breads.
This role offers a chance to be an island castaway, discover Lord Howe Island and be part of our close knit lodge team.
This is a full time role inclusive of accommodation, meals and utilities provided in our onsite staff village.
To succeed in this role you must have:
- Proven restaurant management experience – ideally in a similar environment
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Ability to lead, train and develop the team
- Passion for fresh regional produce
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong knowledge of Australian wines and beverages
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
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Assistant Lodge Manager
Capella Lodge presents a rare and exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional to take their next career step as Assistant Lodge Manager
This role has a mid-August start date
The Role
With a passion and enthusiasm for the wilderness, and a flair for guest interaction – this role is integral to the experience of each and every guest.
This is a hands-on role, responsible for the efficient and smooth running of the lodge operations, and taking full management responsibility in the absence of the Lodge Managers
This role is for a natural and nurturing leader. One that can motivate, encourage and empower the well-trained team to deliver an unsurpassed Capella Lodge experience.
The successful candidate
Success in this role looks like a true and natural leader working with their team to deliver an exceptional Lord Howe Island experience
- You will have relevant and extensive premium hotel/resort/lodge management experience, alongside instinctive organizational skills
- You will be a talented communicator and have a meticulous level of attention to detail
- You will have a great sense of fun and humour – which will be infectious to those around you.
- You will be passionate about providing excellent service – and get real joy from looking after guests from all over the world.
You will love what you do – and do what you love
This is a full time role with furnished rental accommodation provided.
Apply NowSenior Sales Manager - Leisure
With plans for future growth to our portfolio, we are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Manager – Leisure to join our team
As Senior Sales Manager – Leisure, you will work with the team to ensure the maximisation of sales opportunities for each Lodge.
This is a pivotal role, responsible for inspiring and driving the success, growth, and performance of our travel trade booking channels. You will play a strategic role in generating and optimising revenue opportunities through the solicitation and development of new and existing business from key travel trade partners based in Australia, New Zealand, and emerging markets for the Baillie Lodges portfolio.
Reporting to our Sales GM, this role would suit an experienced Sales professional who has a solid understanding of the luxury travel market along with proven ability to build long term relationships with key stakeholders.
This role will see you;
- Cultivate and manage key travel trade relationships across Australia and New Zealand, and implement strategies to drive and improve commercial business outcomes
- Undertake direction and management of key travel trade partners
- Forge strategic alliances and partnerships with key wholesale, retail, and online agents to grow opportunities and raise the profile of the Baillie Lodges portfolio
- Participate in trade shows, sales trips and familiarisation programs as required, growing our presence within the industry.
- Embrace a culture of proactive selling – prospect new areas of business with decision makers and influencers across Australia and New Zealand retail travel, wholesale, and DMC channels to optimise leisure FIT business opportunities on behalf of the portfolio.
- Prepare, monitor and present sales business plans, budgets and reports;
- Personally, take ownership and manage key relationships with national, state and regional tourism organisations and high value clients
Do you have what it takes?
- Extensive experience in a proactive sales environment within the luxury sector of hotels and tourism industry.
- Strong negotiation skills with evidenced ability to convert business and maximize sales performance.
- Demonstrated understanding of all online distribution channels – including: OTAs, GDS, and channel management system.
- Significant accommodation sales experience across multiple geographic markets and segments for a luxury product;
Chef 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.
This role has a start date of late April
As a Chef de Partie 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 NowFood 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 of each venue, 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
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Appellation celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region. We now looking for a seasoned professional to help lead the team at The Louise
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.
The Role
From refined dinners in Appellation restaurant or more casual fare in Contour bar, The Louise kitchens draw direct inspiration from Australia’s global wine and food region. This role will see you:
- Running services in both Appellation and Contour
- Preparing the restaurant for service and working with the F & B manager to run the department
- Assisting to lead and develop our dynamic front-of-house team
- Working across all aspects of food and beverage operations
What we’re looking for
- Experience within the luxury hotel or up-market restaurant scene
- Flair for organisation with high attention to detail
- Impeccable presentation
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
The benefits
- Great salary package including 6 weeks annual leave each year
- Accommodation is available
- An opportunity to develop your skills and grow within the group
Chefs - Commis / Demi
Appellation celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region.
Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise offers guests a stylish escape complete with world-class dining at Appellation Restaurant.
We celebrate the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region. we are now looking for career-focused enthusiastic young chefs to join our kitchen brigade.
As part of the luxurious Baillie Lodges, with lodges over 4 countries, The Louise can offer an unsurpassed career path limited only by your imagination – and your passport.
You will………
- have a passion for local produce and a flair for the extraordinary
- love serving high-quality produce, exceptionally presented
- be the kind of person that has fun at work
- have an inquisitive mind …. and palette
- love to learn
ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT MAY BE AVAILABLE
What we’re looking for
- Experience in an upscale restaurant or luxury hotel advantageous
- Appropriate trade qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- A passion for food trends and best practices
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
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