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About Billabong Retreat:
Billabong Retreat is a place to find peace of mind, contentment and discover inner wellness. It is somewhere to rediscover the magic of life and find meaning, connection and purpose. It is a place of heart and kindness. We cook predominantly plant based food and follow the SLOW philosophy (seasonal, local, organic, wholefoods). Our Wellness Center features facials, massages and Reiki. We offer a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Chef
An incredibly rare and exciting opportunity has opened up for a Retreat Chef at the award- winning yoga and meditation sanctuary, Billabong Retreat in Sydney’s north-west.
If you are a super star chef who is looking to be surrounded by like-minded creative people and dream about developing your own unique culinary experience for our guests whilst working with a team of like minded cooks and kitchen hands then this job is for you.
Based on the premise that food is medicine, Billabong Retreat delivers delicious organic vegetarian food with a menu based on traditional whole food recipes made from locally sourced ingredients.
We are looking for :
- A gem in vegetarian cooking! Someone who is health focused, lives a healthy lifestyle and loves to educate others about the benefits of whole foods and plant based meals.
- A personable and passionate chef who is a natural communicator keen to mingle with guests
during meal service. - A team player who understands we are making guest experiences together
The successful applicant will have proven experience as a chef and experience in inspirational vegetarian cooking. Preferable you will have experience managing kitchen hands, suppliers, ordering stock and be fully accredited with up-to-date health and safety requirements.
Massage and Beauty Therapist
We are looking for an experienced and reliable massage and beauty therapists with an ABN who lives nearby in The Hills District.
If you are a mature, extremely polite and well presented beauty therapists with flexible working days (Saturday is a must), we need you.
Criteria:
- Able to perform 3 or more treatments back to back.
- Highly motivated
- Skills to nurture our guests and contribute positively to their overall experience
- Passion for improving the wellbeing of others
- Seeking a challenging role
- Be part of a supportive team
Availability:
- This position is a casual contract basis, hours are flexible
- Available to work on Saturdays is essential.
Senior Housekeeper
We are looking for an experienced housekeeper to provide a high level of cleaning throughout the retreat.
Jobs include:
- Making beds
- Cleaning cabins & public areas
- Assisting with packing and unpacking of linen
Availability:
Permanent/Part-time position. Must work 1 weekend day.
Due to the landscape of the property we require someone who is fit and able to carry equipment & linen around the estate as needed. Own transport required as there is very limited public transport in the area. No experience necessary, if you have a high attention to detail and can clean to a high standard in a set time frame then please apply.
Casual Housekeeper
We are looking for a reliable, friendly and fit housekeeper to provide a high level of cleaning throughout the retreat.
Jobs include:
- Making beds
- Cleaning cabins & public areas
- Assisting with packing and unpacking of linen
Availability:
The position is for 4-5 hours on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Due to the landscape of the property we require someone who is fit and able to carry equipment & linen around the estate as needed. Own transport required as there is very limited public transport in the area. No experience necessary, if you have a high attention to detail and can clean to a high standard in a set time frame then please apply.
Retreat Volunteers
We have an ongoing volunteer program where you can come and stay for free for a minimum of four-weeks in exchange for up to 6 hours work per day, 6 days per week helping out in the kitchen and with housekeeping. You are provided with a private room in our staff house. The staff house features a shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge area. All meals, drinks and snacks are provided as well as access to the yoga, meditation and mindfulness classes when not working.
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