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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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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
Maintenance Supervisor
This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor 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
Demi Chef / Chef de Partie
We have an exciting opportunity for a Demi Chef to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
The Role:
Southern Ocean Lodge’s food philosophy very naturally, is underpinned by the glorious gastronomic abundance. Actively sourcing growers who adopt sustainable farming practices, one of the hallmarks of our cuisine is the close relationships we have with local Kangaroo Island artisan food producers. You will help curate and develop our daily changing menu that is inspired by fresh local and seasonal produce. You will draw not just from the abundance of local produce, but also from your own culinary journey and experiences.
This position offers the ultimate lifestyle while enabling the successful candidate to continue their career in a professional hospitality environment. 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…
- Significant kitchen experience, ideally in the luxury segment
- A great sense of humour
- The willingness to support the kitchen and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
- The highest level of cleanliness and attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
- Minimum of Cert III in Commercial Cookery
The Benefits…
- Onsite accommodation with all meals
- Enjoy the staff facilitie – tend to the garden or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
- Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
- Family culture and new friendships await – regular social outings, BBQ’s and group activities
Executive Housekeeper
Elevate your career with this rewarding opportunity as Executive Housekeeper at Southern Ocean Lodge
The Role:
This is the opportunity of a lifetime for an enthusiastic hands-on Executive Housekeeper to lead a small team to ensure our suites and public areas are maintained to the highest standard.
Reporting to the General Manager, 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. Your energetic and flexible leadership style will complement your skillset in compliance, manual handling and safe work practices – perhaps you’ll even lead the morning stretches with Zumba!
You’ll be a rostering guru and will ensure effective cost control through monitoring expenses. Working 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…
- Extensive experience in Housekeeping in the luxury hotel/resort industry
- Management experience in a remote working environment
- 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 unit with ensuite, 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
Experiences Guide
We have an exciting 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.
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
- MUST HAVE – A full South Australian Drivers license and South Australian Small Passenger Vehicle license (or ability to get)
- First Aid and SA Responsible Persons Badge qualifications (we can assist in facilitating this requirement)
- RSA
Experiences Guide
We require a professional, enthusiastic and organised Experiences Guide to work with our experiences team to assist coordinating and hosting our exceptional activities for guests from around the world.
The essential element of this role is working with the team to deliver the ultimate stay for our guests – no two days will be the same in this multi-faceted role.
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Significant experience within the hospitality/resort or eco-tourism industry
- Full. Australian driver’s license preferred, with the ability to obtain H-endorsement
- Heavy vehicle license MR/LR a great advantage
- Experience as a naturalist guide
- Knowledge of, or interest in Australian native flora, fauna and ecology, and a keen interest in continuous learning
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Click here for a preview of life as an Experiences Guide at Longitude 131.
Apply NowExecutive Chef
Longitude 131°, the luxury desert basecamp at Uluru-Kata Tjuta offers an essential experience of Australia’s spirited heartland.
This is a unique opportunity for a talented and driven chef to take the next step in their career by aligning themselves with a group that is on the move, dedicated to a sustainable style of hospitality, and presenting a food offering that celebrates local suppliers and produce.
The Role
Centred around a commitment to deliver a real ‘sense of place’ for guests, the Baillie Lodges’ Culinary Philosophy is essential to the dining experience at Longitude 131°. The menu changes daily with the seasons, providing a constant source of delight to guests.
As Executive Chef, you’ll be responsible for creating menus that blend freshness, modern Australian tastes, and subtle Indigenous touches inspired by the outback.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a service-driven leader with a passion for empowering, developing and motivating your team to succeed. Your energetic and flexible leadership style will complement your commitment to compliance, health and safety, and effectively managing payroll and food costs.
You will have…
- Significant experience in kitchen management, ideally in the luxury segment
- A hands-on approach to driving your team and the offer
- A passion for all things food & beverage, with experience in F&B management
- A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
- The willingness to support the kitchen and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
- Strong financial management skills and organisational abilities
- The highest level of attention to detail
- An entrepreneurial drive and spirit, with a sense of creativity
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
The benefits…
- Competitive salary package including accommodation and 6 weeks annual leave each year
- Live in a small community with the opportunity to participate in local community events
- Recreation centre, community gym and residential pools
- Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
Click here for a preview of life at Longitude 131°.
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
Restaurant 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 NowLaundry 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
Housekeeping Attendant
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 have a part time House attendant role (20 hours a week)
The Role
- Servicing and cleaning suites and public areas to a high standard
- Ensuring rooms are stocked with guest amenities, towels and linens
- Assisting in laundering and sorting linen for our fifteen suites
- Working with colleagues to ensure all guest rooms are delivered on time
What we’re looking for
- Experience within a hotel or serviced apartments advantageous
- Organised with a high attention to detail
- A friendly can-do attitude
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
This is a part time role – weekend availability and your own transport is a must
Apply NowDemi Chef
Appellation Restaurant celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region.
We celebrate the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region. we are now looking for career-focused enthusiastic Demi Chef to join our kitchen brigade.
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
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
Concierge / Experiences coordinator
This multi faceted Guest Services role will see you meeting and greeting our discerning guests, arranging tours and itineraries, 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 must have a passion for making everyone feel welcome and providing an outstanding guest experience.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role
- natural leadership skills to help drive and support the front office team
- 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
Apply Now
Handy-person
Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise will offer guests a stylish escape complete with private villa-style suites.
We are now looking for a LOCAL Handyperson to join team for approximately 16 hours a week.
You’ll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From responding to maintenance requests to completing preventative maintenance tasks, you’ll contribute to creating memorable experiences for our guests.
You’ll love the outdoors and enjoy cultivating the outdoor spaces of The Louise, including planting, pruning, and nurturing a variety of plants and flowers, as well as maintaining the lawns, hedges, and flower beds.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Current driver’s license and first aid certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in the use of machinery, tools, pumps, generators highly desired
Wine Steward
Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise will offer guests a stylish escape complete with private villa-style suites.
We are now looking for a passionate Wine Steward to join team.
We are looking for a service professional to work as a Full-Time Wine Steward within Appellation Restaurant
This is a role that will see you lead the wine and beverage offer and service excellence at Appellation Restaurant, which celebrates the abundance produce sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region.
The Role;
- You will work alongside the restaurant manager to curate an exceptional winelist
- Working with the service team to deliver exceptional service over dinner in Appellation.
- You will work with the team to drive the wine and beverage culture at The Louise through interactive training and driving service standards
- You will help administer the wine list, managing stocktakes, COG’s and beverage related expenses
What we’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of Australian wines and wine regions – with a passion for Barossa wines
- Restaurant or Hotel experience within a similar environment
- Flair for organisation with high attention to detail
- Impeccable presentation
- WSET certification – or the equivalent
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
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 who has fun at work
- have an inquisitive mind …. and palette
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