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The Luxury Lodges of Australia are independently owned and operated. The common theme defining the lodges is the authentic sense of place and the unique experience each lodge offers guests – experiences that really connect their guests to the region in which they are located.

Guests at Australia’s luxury lodges can discover our land, our people, and take home lifelong memories. It is the staff at each lodge which ultimately make this possible.

Review the current positions available and submit an application or register below to join a Luxury Lodges of Australia database for news of future career options, job opportunities and positions available.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of South Australia’s most esteemed regional culinary programs as Head Chef at The Louise

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:

As the saying goes; “Where good wine grows, so good food grows too.”  The Louise’s food philosophy very naturally, is underpinned by the glorious agricultural abundance – whether it be direct from our modest kitchen garden or from the local farmer ‘up the road’.  With Appellation restaurant recognized as a world-class dining destination, you will curate and develop our daily ‘tasting style’ menu. You will draw not just from the abundance of local produce, but also from your own culinary journey and experiences.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can lead the small kitchen team in daily operations.

You will have…

  • An entrepreneurial drive and spirit, with a sense of creativity
  • A passion for all things food & beverage
  • Significant experience in kitchen operations, ideally in the luxury sector
  • A creative approach coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • A meticulous nature is crucial for maintaining quality and standards
  • The ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members at all levels
  • The ability to foster a light-hearted work environment while maintaining professionalism
  • A willingness to collaborate with management and lodge team members in daily operations

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE

Pastry Chef

Lake House Daylesford

2 Chefs Hat Restaurant and member of Luxury Lodges of Australia 

We’re seeking an experienced Pastry Chef comfortable with producing patisserie products and desserts at a level commensurate with our two hatted dining room with our professional team at Lake House

This is your opportunity to gain a position in one of Australia’s most highly rated restaurants and with a professional team, working with fresh produce from our farm.

Be a part of a passionate and experienced team and enjoy working in a beautiful regional location.

Enjoyment in working with abundant local seasonal produce and possessing skills that include consistency and contemporary technique are required.

Assistance with long term visa and regional sponsorship available if required.

Email: Please send your application to hr@lakehouse.com.au or 

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Visit our website for more information :

www.lakehouse.com.au

www.dairyflatfarmdaylesford.com.au

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 are now looking for a Housekeeping Manager to join the team.

The Role

This is a tart time hands-on role managing and supporting the Housekeeping team in all components of daily operations (25+ hours a week)

  • Manage, train and mentor your team of dedicated housekeepers
  • Manage the daily allocations of rooms and duties
  • Working with your team to prepare and deliver world-class guest rooms
  • Liaise with all departments to ensure smooth operations and superior guest service

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • High level of attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • A can-do attitude
  • Outstanding guest relations and communication skills

Accommodation available 

Silky Oaks Lodge offers guests a stylish escape in the cool calm of the Daintree Rainforest. Set above the gently flowing Mossman River and among the leafy canopy, the airy, open spaces of the main lodge envelop guests in the sights and sounds of an extraordinary natural theatre.

Silky Oaks Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges - an Australia-based collection of nine award-winning luxury lodges with properties in four countries and across three continents.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef to join our Silky Oaks Lodge team in the Daintree Rainforest.  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

Silky Oaks’ food philosophy very naturally, is underpinned by the glorious agricultural abundance – whether it be from our modest Kitchen Garden or from the local farmer ‘up the road’. As the Executive Chef at Silky Oaks Lodge, you'll be responsible for creating menus that blend tropical freshness, modern Australian tastes, and subtle Indigenous touches inspired by the Daintree Rainforest.

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.

Are you someone who is less interested in chasing hats and more excited by putting simply delicious food in front of their guests? This role requires someone who can effortlessly move between leading the culinary direction of the lodge as well as being a hands-on leader who can support the small kitchen team in daily operations.

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 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…

  • Great salary package including 6 weeks annual leave each year
  • Accommodation available if required
  • Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
  • Live in the heart of the Daintree rainforest and explore this unspoilt wilderness

About Us

G’day Group

G’day Group is the undisputed leader in regional travel, with over 85 properties across Australia’s most sensational destinations. We have a range of the best accommodation to bring people, places, and communities closer together.

El Questro

Say g’day to more of Australia and join us at El Questro, the heart of the Kimberley. Set amid the vast and ancient landscape of Western Australia’s East Kimberley, this tourism icon is one of Australia’s last true frontiers. We are proud co-custodians of this treasured site, with its deep gorges and majestic ranges, to thermal springs, mud and salt-flats, rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Join our team and immerse in an outback experience that combines luxury and adventure to connect people to nature, networks and communities.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager of El Questro, the Homestead Operation Manager's role is to ensure our luxury lodge continues to provide the intimate and exceptional level of guest services and experiences it has become world renowned for. This exceptional level of guest service has allowed the Homestead to be a proud member of Luxury Lodges of Australia.

As the host and key point of contact, you will be an excellent and natural communicator, genuinely enjoy connections and building professional relationships with guests, extremely well organised and have a natural rapport with our guests. Previous management experience of a similar nature and a strong background in modern a'la carte restaurant service is a requirement for this seasonal position.

Passionate, professional and results driven manager to join our dedicated team for the 2024 season. Someone with exceptional focus and an absolute commitment to delivering the highest standard of service, assisting in the creation of a luxurious and yet relaxed outback guest experience.

Duties

  • You will be the face of the property, greeting, key point of contact and fulfilling guest expectations
  • Show your passion and professionalism to your team and encourage the same, creating an outstanding culture
  • Delivery of personalised guest service to the highest standard.
  • Manage a team of approx. 22 overseeing all Food and Beverage, Housekeeping and working with the Maintenace team
  • Creating a top standard service for every guest
  • Manage financials with support of GM including all staff rostering

Skills & Experience

  • Proven hospitality experience managing a Luxury Resort or Lodge
  • Excellent time management whilst adaptable and accountable to guest's requirements
  • High level of communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of high level food offering and extensive wine knowledge
  • Experience in front office (highly regarded)
  • Proficient with operating RMS system, specifically Newbook
  • Passion and enthusiasm for guest services in a world class boutique environment
  • Impeccable eye for detail
  • Meticulous grooming and presentation standards
  • Strong leadership, being capable of training and developing a tight knit tea

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Hospitality Management or equivalent an advantage.
  • Approved Manager Card, WA Liquor Licensing.
  • Food Safety Certificate.
  • Manual/Open Driver's License.
  • Advanced First Aid/First Aid Certificate favourable.

Benefits

  • Managing the El Questro Homestead
  • Advance your career
  • Future opportunities within the company
  • Strong package on offer with free accommodation and meals
  • Be a part of building the team you want around you
  • Leadership and ownership role
  • Strong support from General Manager and Head Office
  • Relocation assistance
  • Access to EAP
  • Extensive employee benefits - discounted flights, accommodation, car hire
  • Discounts across 300+ G'day and Discovery Parks throughout Australia

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at El Questro. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time. G'day Group offers competitive remuneration and remote living benefits. We also offer career development and learning opportunities including structured training programs and on the job experience and mentoring.

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This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager 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 and wine producers.  You will bring your knowledge of South Australian wine to life by recommending and sharing with our guests the stories of our products from the open cellar bar.

  • You will be a natural leader, with an engaging and infectious manner.
  • You will nurture the team and provide a fun and energetic environment in which they can thrive alongside you.
  • You will be responsible for the delivery of a relaxed yet stylish dining experience for our guests, alongside team training and development
  • You will have a passion for food and wine – with real joy and interest in the local offer

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in restaurant operations, ideally in the luxury segment
  • A passion for all things food & beverage, and love serving high-quality produce in a relaxed yet professional work environment
  • Ideally sound knowledge of South Australian wines
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ideally, a full South Australian Drivers license, Apply First Aid, Responsible Persons Badge SA or the ability to obtain all of these

The Benefits:

  • Onsite individual accommodation unit with ensuite, and all meals included at a minimal cost
  • Enjoy the staff facilities – use the outdoor recreational equipment, 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

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