Head Chef | FIFO/BIBO | 14:7 | Queensland

Sodexo; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on site

Accommodation provided on site

14:7 roster

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking Head Chefs to join our regional Queensland operations. In a busy village environment, you will lead a high-performing kitchen team, oversee meals across breakfast, crib and dinner, and ensure food safety and quality standards while managing budgets.

These FIFO/BIBO roles from Brisbane on a 14:7 roster offer long-term career growth, meals and accommodation on site, and opportunities to develop within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work in remote environments and varying weather conditions.
• Pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team in a bulk catering environment.
• Oversee meal production across breakfast, crib and dinner services.
• Manage food safety, HACCP and quality standards.
• Monitor kitchen budgets, food costs and operational performance.
• Develop and mentor team members.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Bulk catering

Food safety

Team leadership

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Salary:$100,000 - $107,000 + Superannuation
Roster:14 Days On, 7 Days Off
Location:FIFO/BIBO from Brisbane, QLD
Employment Type:Casual & Permanent opportunity with long-term career growth

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands across Australia. 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.

We're currently seeking Head Chefs to join our regional Queensland operations. Working in a busy village environment, you'll provide quality meals that help keep our mining communities running safely and efficiently.

The Role

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team in a bulk catering environment
• Oversee meal production across breakfast, crib and dinner services
• Manage food safety, HACCP and quality standards
• Monitor kitchen budgets, food costs and operational performance
• Develop and mentor team members
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships

These are FIFO/BIBO roles from Brisbane on a 14:7 roster, working 11-hour days. Casual opportunities are available with the potential for permanent placement for high-performing employees.

About You

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
• Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to work in remote environments and varying weather conditions
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Sodexo?

• Competitive salary package and stable ongoing work
• 14:7 roster offering a great work-life balance
• Meals and accommodation provided while on site
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee discounts and wellbeing programs
• Join a global organisation employing over 400,000 people worldwide

Join Sodexo and help fuel communities, one plate at a time.