RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR - 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 has now reopened its doors.

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 part of Baillie Lodges - an Australia-based collection of 9 award-winning luxury lodges with properties in four countries and across three continents.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Restaurant Supervisor to join our Southern Ocean Lodge team.

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. Reporting to the Assistant Lodge Manager, you will be encouraged to have input into menu design and wine pairings.

• 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, team training and development and payroll management.
• 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 with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
• 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
• 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

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.

For more information, please visit baillielodges.com.au