The Local Cafe jobs in Ballarat VIC

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

If you love meeting new people, creating memorable experiences and confidently engaging guests, join our Ballarat resort team as a Guest Service Generalist.

How You’ll Shine

This varied role combines front office and guest service responsibilities with engaging eligible guests and booking them into onsite sales presentations. You’ll also assist with light café-style duties.

You’ll bring energy, warmth and a proactive approach as you:

• Welcome Owners and Guests and assist throughout their stay
• Manage check-ins, check-outs, reservations and guest enquiries
• Build rapport with guests and identify opportunities to invite them to an onsite sales presentation
• Clearly explain the presentation experience and secure guest bookings
• Work towards presentation booking targets while maintaining a positive guest experience
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries
• Share local recommendations and assist with tours and bookings
• Prepare barista-style coffee and heat and serve a small selection of food
• Assist with luggage and other guest requests
• Complete cash handling, payment reconciliation and night-audit duties

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Build your career with a global, people-first organisation that supports your wellbeing, development and love of travel. Benefits include:

• Professional development funding
• Discounted hotel stays across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
• Subsidised private health cover*
• Opportunities to grow your career across our global business

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in hotel reception, guest services, customer service or a sales-focused environment
• A natural ability to build rapport and confidently start conversations
• A proactive, target-driven approach without compromising the guest experience
• Confidence preparing coffee and completing simple food service duties
• A current Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate
• A current Food Safety certificate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, energetic and reliable attitude
• Professional presentation and grooming
• Availability across a seven-day roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends and school holidays
• A current driver’s licence is preferred

If you’re ready to create memorable guest experiences, connect with people and build a career where opportunity awaits, we’d love to hear from you

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.