JOB DESCRIPTION

• FIFO (Fly-in Fly-out) from Brisbane
• 11 hours per shift on 2:2 Roster – work half the year, enjoy full-time benefits!
• Full-time

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

If you’re an enthusiastic, customer-focused professional with a Chef background, have strong leadership capabilities, along with the ability to be hands across daily operational administration matters; we’d love to hear from you. To qualify, you’ll need:

• Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights.
• Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Proven experience across management and in mass-catering environments, including preparing meals for breakfast, dinner, crib, and pastries.
• HACCP expertise combined with strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A passion for driving high-quality culinary experiences.

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

Are you passionate about food and are looking for a job opportunity with a lifestyle roster that gives you work-life balance? At Sodexo, we’re expanding our team and seeking service-driven individuals to join us as Chef Managers. This is your chance to work with a global facilities management leader while enjoying the benefits of a 14 days on, 14 days off roster based in Southeast Queensland.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage staffing in consultation with the Operations Manager
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to develop and implement cost minimization measures where possible.
• Oversee housekeeping team and front of house procedures
• Rostering & leading on site teams
• Daily reporting
• Technical troubleshooting for clients and other departments as necessary
• With your Chef background, your role goes beyond the kitchen—you’re a vital part of resident wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:
• Leading bulk cooking operations on remote sites with top-tier quality and safety standards.
• Managing operations profitability, budgets, and food quality standards (HACCP compliance).
• Fostering team growth in a dynamic, diverse environment while maintaining client relationships.

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our team play a key role in keeping our sites functioning and well-maintained for village residents’ safety, comfort, and well-being. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. Here’s what’s on offer:

• Access to fantastic Village facilities and lifestyle options including gyms, fitness classes, pools, tennis courts, and social activities (dependent on Village)
• We offer a competitive salary, many training, upskilling and development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!
• Great teamwork and a solid group of people around you