Head Chef | Nebo | 14:7

Civeo Australia; Dysart; On-site; AUD 99,900 - 122,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of $111k + Superannuation

FIFO from Brisbane or DIDO with a $17k bonus

Food and accommodation provided

Access to wellness and exclusive staff discounts

Job summary

Civeo Australia is seeking an Executive Chef for its Nebo Village, responsible for all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of safety and quality while leading a team in a fast-paced environment. This senior leadership role offers a permanent position on a 14:7 roster, competitive salary of $111k plus superannuation, and additional bonuses for local candidates. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong operational and people leadership skills, proven kitchen management experience, and a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• Experience maintaining ISO Quality Assurance standards.
• Strong capability in batch cooking across service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen operations and meal services in a high-volume environment.
• Reinforce HSQE expectations and maintain ISO Quality Assurance certifications.
• Lead, train, mentor and develop culinary teams.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety compliance

People leadership

Analytical budgeting

Menu development

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Overview

Civeo is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to take ownership of culinary performance at our Nebo Village— a high-volume remote village operation supported by multi-disciplinary on‑site teams. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an Executive Chef who combines operational excellence with strong commercial discipline, people leadership, and a visible commitment to safety and quality. This is a permanent role on a 14:7 roster.

The Opportunity

As Executive Chef, you will be accountable for the end‑to‑end performance of the kitchen and catering function: setting standards, building capability, and delivering consistent quality at scale in a fast‑paced environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Operational leadership: manage all kitchen operations, production and presentation of meal services, and service consistency in a high‑volume environment
• Safety & compliance leadership: reinforce HSQE expectations and maintain ISO Quality Assurance certifications through strong process, audit readiness, and team discipline
• People & culture: lead, train, mentor and develop teams; create a performance culture through coaching, standards, rostering and clear accountability
• Commercial and reporting accountability: budgeting, auditing, reporting and cost control, with an analytical approach to continuous improvement
• Food leadership: menu development and batch cooking capability across service offerings, ensuring quality, presentation and operational efficiency

Why Civeo

Civeo offers a strong employee value proposition designed to support performance, wellbeing and retention:

• Salary of $111k + Superannuation
• FIFO from Brisbane (or DIDO if you live locally and receive an annual $17k bonus instead of flights)
• Permanent 14:7 roster
• Food and accommodation provided at our villages (for those not living locally)
• Access to The Civeo Hive — reward, recognition, wellness and exclusive staff discounts
• Village amenities including ensuite accommodation, pools, gyms and sporting fields

About You

You are a confident, credible Executive Chef with the presence to lead at scale and the discipline to deliver operational excellence day after day.

To Be Successful, You Be Able To Demonstrate

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and ability to provide evidence of certification/competencies
• Proven experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced kitchens
• Experience maintaining ISO Quality Assurance standards/certification
• Strong capability in batch cooking across service offerings
• Advanced budgeting and analytical skills
• Demonstrated success training, mentoring and developing teams
• Flexibility to work day and/or night shift requirements as needed
• Confidence to pass pre‑employment medical and background check

About Us

Civeo Australia (a division of Civeo Corporation) provides workforce accommodation services across Australia with a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in QLD, NSW and WA, plus additional client‑owned operations in remote regions. We’re committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities and encourage First Nations people to apply.

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