Job Description

Food & Beverage Attendant | Kangaroo Island, SA

About the Role We are seeking a personable and professional Food & Beverage Attendant to join our team at Southern Ocean Lodge, a globally acclaimed luxury lodge on Kangaroo Island's rugged south west coast. In this guest-facing role, you will provide warm, attentive service in our restaurant, bar, and lounge areas to create memorable dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient table service in the restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Engage with guests to understand their preferences and make tailored recommendations
• Maintain expert knowledge of the lodge's food and beverage menus, including local ingredients, wine pairings and cocktails
• Set up and maintain dining spaces to an impeccable standard
• Assist with mise en place, polishing cutlery and glassware, and general restaurant preparation
• Process payments and manage guest billing in the POS system
• Participate in regular training on service standards, menu updates and F&B knowledge

About You The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar F&B role, preferably in a premium hotel, restaurant or resort
• Genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
• Confidence and charm in engaging with a discerning clientele
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge, especially of South Australian wines
• Impeccable grooming and presentation
• Flexibility to work a roster including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Responsible Service of Alcohol certification

About Us Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.

The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.