Executive Chef

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Baillie Lodges Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

EXECUTIVE CHEF - SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE - KANGAROO ISLAND

The Lodge:

Globally celebrated and the winner of multiple, prestigious awards since first opening in 2008, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island now has an opportunity for an Executive Chef to lead the team and culinary offer

Perched atop the clifftops overlooking the Southern Ocean, the lodge combines contemporary design, world-class dining, and an immersive connection with nature.  Join us in celebrating the resilient spirit of Kangaroo Island, its diverse wildlife and its vibrant community.

Southern Ocean Lodge is partof Baillie Lodges - an Australia-based collection of 9 award-winning luxury lodges with properties in four countries and across three continents.

The Role:

Southern Ocean Lodge's food philosophy very naturally, is underpinned by the glorious agricultural abundance – whether it be direct from our modest kitchen garden or local Kangaroo Island farmers.  As Executive Chef, you will curate and develop our daily-changing Dinner tasting menu alongside our elevated breakfast and lunch offer. You will draw not just from the abundance of local produce, but also from your own culinary journey and experiences.

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 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 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

We offer:

  • Competitive salary package including FOC accommodation and all meals,
  • 6 weeks annual leave each year, and a yearly bonus.
  • The opportunity to live amongst the rugged beauty of Kangaroo Island
  • Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties

Southern Ocean Lodge is part ofBaillie 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 Atacamaand Tierra Patagoniain Chile.

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