Careers

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and deliver exceptional experiences that reflect the unique character of our luxury lodge.

As part of the prestigious Luxury Lodges of Australia, we deliver unforgettable experiences that blend world-class service with genuine warmth.

In 2025, Spicers Peak Lodge was proud to be awarded Regional Property of the Year at the HM Awards and received Two MICHELIN Keys in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Hotel Key Awards - a global recognition of our commitment to exceptional design, service, and connection to place.

As our Executive Chef, you will lead a passionate culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences that celebrate the finest local and seasonal ingredients. This role offers creative freedom to design menus that reflect your culinary vision while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

About Spicers Peak Lodge

Spicers Peak Lodge is perched atop a mountain on 8,000 acres in Queensland high country and just 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane CBD, offering an all-inclusive, intimate Australian wilderness lodge experience.

The Lodge sits 1,100 metres above sea level with views across to the surrounding peaks. From untouched rainforest and rugged mountain escarpments to the pristine backdrop of World Heritage Listed national park and ancient volcanic regions, there is no shortage of unspoiled wilderness to experience and admire.

With such a uniquely Australian setting, it’s only fitting that our restaurant, The Peak, is an exceptional dining experience. With a menu offering only the very best of Australian produce sourced as locally as possible, this is truly dining at the height of luxury.

The role and key duties; 

• Deliver all food experiences for the property including: restaurant dining, functions, weddings, events and experiential dining opportunities;
• Lead by example to ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations;
• Coach and mentor all kitchen team in order to provide a quality and profitable dining experience that is in line with the vision of the restaurant;
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Provide direction and support to ensure consistent food quality and presentation;
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to health and safety standards. Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain kitchen equipment;
• Design and implement creative, high-quality menus that reflect the hotel's unique positioning, catering to diverse guest preferences and dietary requirements;
• Be a key role in enhancing the overall F&B journey and experience for our guests;
• Manage the kitchen budget, control costs, and optimise profitability while maintaining high standards of food quality and service;
• Deliver on efficiency, budgets and product delivery standards;
• Drive continuous improvements that support profit and reputation growth;
• Explore new F&B opportunities for the venue alongside the General Manager and Restaurant Manager;
• Be a key member of the management team and work closely with the General Manager to ensure the overall success of your team and the Hotel.

Essential criteria required to be considered; 

• Extensive experience in Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef role working in a high-end Hotel, hatted or fine dining environment;
• Experience in designing creative, innovative and award-winning menus;
• A solid knowledge of the current local market and trends;
• Passionate about using locally and ethically sourced produce and ingredients;
• A proven track record in sourcing and producing the highest quality of food;
• Experience in leading and motivating a high performing kitchen team with a commitment to their training and development;
• A strong level of financial acumen associated with budget preparation and cost of goods/stocktaking
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

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The Role

Are you passionate about wellness and creating unforgettable guest experiences? Spicers Peak Lodge is seeking a dedicated and experienced Spa Therapist to join our team in a Full Time capacity. Nestled in the serene high country of Queensland, this is a rare opportunity to bring your skills to one of Australia’s most luxurious and tranquil retreats. If you’re ready to deliver exceptional treatments in a breathtaking setting, we’d love to hear from you.

About Spicers Peak Lodge

Perched atop a mountain on 8,000 acres in Queensland high country and just 90 minutes drive from Brisbane CBD, Spicers Peak Lodge offers an exclusive, intimate Australian wilderness lodge experience. The Lodge sits 1,100 metres above sea level with views across to the surrounding peaks. From untouched rainforest and rugged mountain escarpments to the pristine backdrop of World Heritage Listed national park and ancient volcanic regions, there is no shortage of unspoiled wilderness to experience and admire.

The role and key duties

• Curate an unforgettable and bespoke experience for our guests from start to finish;
• Deliver onsite a range of treatments including body treatments, facials, massages & hair treatments to our guests in our well-appointed luxury treatment rooms;
• Provide a high level of personalised guest service & offer a relaxing experience;
• Provide recommendations and upsell retail products to guests;
• Keep the spa operations running smoothly & clean all areas of the spa after use.

Essential Criteria required to be considered

• Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or higher (essential);
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience as a massage therapist (essential) 
• Strong knowledge of wellbeing, skin and wellness products with ability to guide and educate our guests;
• A warm, professional, and guest-focused approach;
• Ability and willingness to commence work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays;
• Reliable transport to get to and from the retreat;
• Be located close to our retreat or be willing to relocate.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;
• Friends and family discounts;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).

SOUS CHEF - SILKY OAKS LODGE - DAINTREE RAINFOREST

Dining at Silky Oaks Lodge is an immersive culinary experience inspired by the ancient rainforest of the Daintree and the exceptional produce of Tropical North Queensland. With a strong paddock-to-plate philosophy, our menus evolve with the seasons, celebrating locally sourced ingredients through refined yet approachable cuisine.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join the Silky Oaks Lodge team in this truly unique destination.

The Role:

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and execute seasonal menus with precision, efficiency and consistency
• Lead daily kitchen operations, following prep lists and ensuring service runs smoothly at all times
• Maintain exceptional food quality while accommodating all dietary and cultural requirements
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships to meet par levels, budgets and operational needs
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace cleanliness in line with legislation and lodge procedures
• Ensure safe kitchen practices at all times, including correct use of equipment, chemicals and PPE
• Support, train and lead the kitchen team, fostering a positive culture, strong performance and ongoing development

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience at Sous Chef level within a high-volume, fine-dining restaurant (luxury lodge experience highly regarded)
• Strong purchasing, stock control and operational kitchen management skills
• Confident people leader with excellent communication, training and team development ability
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a sound understanding of food safety and industry standards
• Applications from couples are warmly welcomed

Silky Oaks Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges. With 9 lodges over four countries and across three continents, we offer an unsurpassed career path limited only by your imagination - and your passport.

Baillie Lodges is an Australia-based collection of award-winning luxury lodges in extraordinary destinations around the world. Included in the collection are Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, The Louise in Barossa Valley, Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, the iconic Huka Lodge in Taupo, New Zealand, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island, Canada and Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.

SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE - GUEST SERVICES MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

Southern Ocean Lodge is an award-winning luxury lodge on Kangaroo Island, known for its thoughtful service, exceptional local produce and contemporary dining experiences.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Guest Services Manager to join Southern Ocean Lodge team. This team is close-knit, attracting hospitality professionals from around the world and creating a family for guests and staff alike. Renowned for their relaxed and friendly first-name service, our people offer the magic that keep our friends returning for more.

The Role

This senior leadership position will see you:

• Manager and coordinate all guest relations operations
• Creating and curating the ultimate guest experiences
• Ensuring the small Guest Service team have the available resources and training to deliver great service, through effective communication, handovers and briefing meetings
• Planning and assigning work through effective rostering management and controlling labour costs according to budget

You will also work closely with department leaders to support and assist them across all day-to-day operational issues. Your day will be spent welcoming guests on arrival, managing all Guest Services and driving a positive team culture to enhance the guest experience and deliver business goals.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic hospitality professional who can effortlessly move between strategic management as well as being a hands-on leader who can support the small 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

• Ability to lead a small team
• Organised, polished with excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in the absence of the GM
• Guest passion and comfortable with complaint/dispute resolution
• Ability to sell and upsell – retail, art & experience’s
• Systems literate - RMS knowledge an advantage
• Ability to work across a 7-day rotating roster

The benefits

• Competitive salary package that includes accommodation and meals
• Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
• Incredible career opportunities await

Southern Ocean Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges - an Australia-based collection of 9 award-winning luxury lodges with properties in four countries and across three continents. We offer an unsurpassed career path limited only by your imagination - and your passport.

Baillie Lodges is an Australia-based collection of award-winning luxury lodges in extraordinary destinations around the world. Included in the collection are Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, The Louise in Barossa Valley, Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, the iconic Huka Lodge in Taupo, New Zealand, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island, Canada and Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.

Longitude 131° - the luxury desert basecamp at Uluru-Kata Tjuta offers an essential experience of Australia’s spirited heartland in Baillie Lodges’ exclusive style. Nestled atop rust-red dunes, Longitude 131° overlooks Australia’s best-known natural icon, Uluru. This is glamping at its most luxurious.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our Longitude 131° family in the Red Centre. Are you ready to trade the bustling city lights for the mesmerizing glow of the Southern Cross?

Longitude 131° is part of Baillie Lodges - an Australia-based collection of 9 award-winning luxury lodges with properties in four countries and across three continents. Each offer an unsurpassed career path limited only by your imagination – and your passport.

The Role

This year-round key leadership position will lead the Maintenance team in planning and executing all preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting breakages and general repairs across the property. You will work closely with the General Manager to plan and execute all maintenance works and capital expenditure projects.

With demonstrated experience in a similar role, you will have experience maintaining a wide range of plant and equipment including air conditioning and electrical works. You’ll have great time management with the ability to prioritise multiple projects as well as a strong safety focus, actively participating and supporting safety initiatives.

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…

• Extensive experience in maintenance in the 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 maintenance and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
• A current unrestricted Australian driver's license with Medium Rigid endorsement and Senior First Aid certificate

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

EXPERIENCES GUIDE - SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE - KANGAROO ISLAND

Globally celebrated and the winner of multiple, prestigious awards since first opening in 2008, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island has now reopened its doors

We now have a rewarding opportunity for a part-time (min 30 hours a week) 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, delivering high-quality tours 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 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 Driver's license and South Australian Small Passenger Vehicle license (or ability to obtain)
• 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 activities equipment, tend to the garden, or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
• Departmental training and the ability to cross-train in other areas of the lodge
• Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties

Southern Ocean Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges. With 9 lodges over four countries and across three continents, we offer an unsurpassed career path limited only by your imagination - and your passport.

Baillie Lodges is an Australia-based collection of award-winning luxury lodges in extraordinary destinations around the world. Included in the collection are Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, The Louise in Barossa Valley, Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, the iconic Huka Lodge in Taupo, New Zealand, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island, Canada and Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.

CHEF DE PARTIE - SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE - 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.

You will be a pivotal member of the kitchen team and 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…

• Strong salary including accommodation and all meals provided
• Enjoy the staff facilities - tend to the garden, or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
• Departmental training and the ability to cross-train in other areas of the lodge
• Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties

Southern Ocean Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges. With 9 lodges over four countries and across three continents, we offer an unsurpassed career path limited only by your imagination - and your passport.

Baillie Lodges is an Australia-based collection of award-winning luxury lodges in extraordinary destinations around the world. Included in the collection are Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, The Louise in Barossa Valley, Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, the iconic Huka Lodge in Taupo, New Zealand, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island, Canada and Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.