Ski Lodge Manager/Cook & Assistant (Couple)

Great Opportunity for a Couple

We are looking to employ an energetic and friendly couple to manage our small (6 guest rooms) family friendly Ski Lodge for the 2024 snow season. Our ski in-ski out lodge is situated in the heart of Charlotte Pass Village which is completely snowbound during winter and accessible only by Over snow Transport that operates from Perisher Valley.

The Roles

Note: This job is for a COUPLE - applicants must please submit their resumes together under a joint cover letter detailing how they will, as a couple, complement each other in the fulfillment of their respective roles.

The applicants are required to work independently as the Directors to whom they report are based in Sydney. 

Key responsibilities of the Manager/cook:

• The Manager/cook will be responsible for the smooth running of all facets of the lodge.
• Menu planning, ordering food to a specified budget, stock control, providing simple breakfasts, self-serve homemade daily soup for lunch, 3-course dinner for 6 evenings.
• Daily maintenance of lodge common areas to ensure tidy and well-presented lodge,
• cleaning rooms for guest turnarounds with linen changeover.

Key responsibilities of the Assistant:

• Assist Manager/cook with duties as required, including providing solo simple breakfasts and homemade soup 3 days a week, assisting with dinner 5 days a week and providing a 3-course dinner solo one day a week.
• Assist Manager/Cook with daily maintenance of lodge common areas to ensure tidy and well-presented common areas, cleaning rooms for guest turnarounds with linen changeover.

Remuneration

The remuneration for the 2 roles is as follows:

Manager/Cook - a salary of $21 700 (plus superannuation) for a 15-week contract from Saturday 15th June 2024 to Saturday 28th September 2024; and

Assistant - a salary of $13 500 (plus superannuation) for a 14-week contract from Saturday 22nd June 2024 to Saturday 28th September 2024. 

Included

• 2 x season passes (lifts and unlimited over snow transport)
• on-site accommodation comprising shared bedroom with one queen bed, all bedding and linen provided, ensuite bathroom, small dining area, small desk area, 2 wardrobes, TV monitor, Wi-Fi
• all meals and non-alcoholic beverages 

Qualifications/Skills/Experience required for these roles

• Passion to provide members and guests with exceptional food and hospitality.
• Relevant skills and experience in the Hospitality Industry
• A love of Snow Sports and the Alpine environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills
• Current Food Safety Certificate
• Valid Working Visas (if not Australian residents)
• Working with Children Checks (WWCC)
• Police Clearance Certificates

How to Apply

The Knockshannoch Board of Directors welcome applications from eligible candidates. Please submit, together as a couple:

• your separate resumes, noting which specific role each of you are applying for,
• the name and contact details of at least one referee each, and
• a joint cover letter detailing how you will, as a couple, complement each other in the fulfillment of your respective roles, and detailing why you would best fit these roles,

and email your application to ********@knockshannoch.com.au