Lodge Host - Red Feather Inn

RGIT Australia; Hadspen; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasmanian Walking Company is seeking a Lodge Host for the Red Feather Inn to deliver exceptional hospitality and meals for our guests before and after walks in remote Tasmanian locations.

You will prepare meals, maintain dining spaces, provide warm service, and assist with provisioning and lodge operations, collaborating with team leaders and guides to ensure a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in hospitality.
• Ability to prepare meals and manage dining spaces.
• Commitment to guest service and safety standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and support kitchen operations.
• Provide warm, attentive service to guests.
• Maintain hospitality, cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Assist provisioning and lodge operations.
• Maintain kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Guest service

Interpersonal communication

Meal preparation

Job description

Tasmanian Walking Company is proudly Tasmanian and has been walking for almost 40 years, delivering unique experiences that connect guests to some of Australia’s most remote, wild and special places.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lodge Host at the Red Feather Inn, helping us deliver the exceptional food, hospitality and guest experience that sits at the heart of our walks.

As a Lodge Host, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for our guests. From preparing delicious meals and providing warm, genuine hospitality, through to provisioning, maintaining our kitchen and dining spaces, and supporting the wider lodge team, no two days will be quite the same.

You’ll work closely with our Team Leaders, Guides and other team members to ensure our guests are well looked after as they prepare to depart for and return from Bay of Fires and Cradle Mountain. You play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, while maintaining the high standards of service, sustainability and environmental care that define the Tasmanian Walking Company experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys working with people and takes pride in creating memorable experiences.

You will bring:

• 2+ years’ experience working in hospitality
• A passion for preparing and cooking delicious food
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent guest service
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills

What You’ll Be Doing

Your days may include:

• Preparing meals and supporting other team members with meal preparation
• Providing warm, attentive and professional service to our guests
• Maintaining high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, hygiene and safety
• Assisting with provisioning and lodge operations
• Maintaining kitchen and dining areas
• Pitching in with other lodge-based duties as required

Required Certifications

You will be required to hold, or be willing to obtain:

• Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITHFAB021)
• Use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA005)
• Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices (SITXFSA006)

The following qualifications are also desirable:

• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

If you share our love of great food, genuine hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests, we’d love to hear from you.

Tasmanian Walking Company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workforce, and we strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to step into a role where great food, genuine hospitality and connection with people and place come together,

Company Overview

At Tasmanian Walking Company, we’re driven by a simple philosophy: care for people, care for place, and create extraordinary experiences. Our culture is grounded in respect, connection, and genuine hospitality—whether we’re guiding guests on country, supporting teams behind the scenes, or caring for the landscapes we’re privileged to walk through. We value curiosity, professionalism, and humility, and we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and inspired. If you’re passionate about nature, meaningful experiences, and being part of a team that strives to leave every place better than we found it, you’ll feel right at home with us.