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
Experiences Guide
We have an exciting opportunity for an Experiences Guide to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
We now have a rewarding opportunity for an Experiences Guide to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
The Role:
Your office is the outdoors, and you enjoy bringing people together to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful unspoilt wilderness. Where your day is spent being a true host to our guests, deliver high-quality tours and create the ultimate itinerary for all guests.
You’ll have extensive knowledge of Australian animals and plants, ideally those that are endemic to Kangaroo Island. Additionally, your understanding of the local history and indigenous culture will provide a balanced, educational experience for our guests.
This is an ideal time to join Baillie Lodges, with strong growth and career opportunities as the group continues to expand on a global scale.
You will have…
- Proven experience as a naturalist guide
- Extensive knowledge of native flora, fauna and ecology, and the ability to provide relevant information and interpretation to guests
- A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
- The ability to work across flexible rosters including weekdays, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays
- A full South Australian Drivers license and South Australian Small Passenger Vehicle license
- First Aid and SA Responsible Persons Badge qualifications (we can assist in facilitating this requirement)
The Benefits…
- Staff accommodation provided at reasonable rates.
- 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
Chef 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
At Huka Lodge, guests gather to make each other’s acquaintance, share stories of their day and enjoy the superb cuisine,
We are now looking for an Food and beverage attendants to help facilitate this tradition.
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
Chef de Partie
Dining at Huka Lodge is at the heart of the tradition of generous hospitality for which the lodge is world-renowned.
We now welcome a Chef de Partie to join our Huka Lodge family.
The Role
A daily approach to designing each menu – where local and regional ingredients are the stars – is essential to the Baillie Lodges Culinary Philosophy which steers the dining experience across all the lodges.
As 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
- Previous experience in luxury lodges or resorts advantageous
- 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
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
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 NowHandy Person
We are looking for a Full Time Handy Person to assist in tending to our beautiful Lodge and 8 acres of gardens.
The Role
This is a Monday to Friday Full Time role.
You will support in all areas of Lodge and garden maintenance, including:
- Maintenance issues as they present themself
- Weeding, raking and hedge trimming
- Working in all weather conditions
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a similar role advantageous
- Would suit a Taupo local – maybe a retiree
- Physically able to undertake the requirements of the role, including bending, lifting and carrying
If this sounds like you, apply today!
Food & Beverage Attendant
We’re looking for a Food & Beverage COUPLE to join the team in the Treehouse Restaurant.
The tropics could be home for your next gig, plus there’s a chance to meet new people, explore new places, work in luxury tourism and have fun along the way. Sound like it could work? Read on.
Dining at Silky Oaks Lodge celebrates the bounty of local and native ingredients to offer guests an innovative, contemporary Australian menu. Our Treehouse Restaurant overlooks Mossman River and serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily to our in-house guests as well as external lunch bookings.
We are now looking for Food and Beverage attendants to join our Silky Oaks family.
Whether you be best friends or partners – we have an opening for a couple to join us.
To succeed in this role you will………
- have an engaging and infectious manner
- love serving high-quality produce, in a relaxed, yet professional work environment
- be the kind of person that has fun at work
- have an inquisitive mind …. and palette
You will also have…….
- proven experience in a food and beverage operations
- sound knowledge of Australian wines
- great communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to keep it cool under pressure
- a friendly, customer-focused approach, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Accommodation available
If you’ve worked in a restaurant or café, bar or a hotel – or have experience working in tourism and hospitality this could be just the gig you’re looking for. 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.
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 NowGuest Service Agent
This multi-faceted 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.
You have a passion for making everyone feel welcome and providing an outstanding guest experience.
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
- Suggesting and booking tours
- Arranging tranfsers
- 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
Breakfast Cook / Chef
As Breakfast 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.
We are now looking for a Breakfast Cook / Chef to join our passionate team.
The Role
- You have a passion for local produce and flair for extraordinary dishes
- Manage breakfast ensuring a smooth service delivery as well as assisting in the kitchen at large
- Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to guests
- Maintain a safe clean and organised work environment with emphasis on high food safety standards
What we’re looking for
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience in an upscale restaurant or luxury hotel preferred
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Accommodation available
Sous Chef
Appellation celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region. We now looking for a seasoned Chef to help lead the culinary offer at 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 Restaurant.
The Role
- This is a hands-on role that will see you inspire and develop the team
- Assist with ordering, maintaining, and managing stock and reducing wastage
- Ensuring a seamless and efficient service with a focus on product quality
- Assist with preparing menus in collaboration with Executive Chef
- Create unforgettable food experiences for our guests
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a similar role
- Flare, enthusiasm and passion for all things culinary
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- A chef that is passionate about their craft and displays a very high standard of food production, presentation and team leadership
- A chef that is calm and level-headed in a fast-paced environment
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