Sous Chef |QLD | 14:7

Civeo Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

Accommodation provided at villages

Access to The Civeo Hive — rewards and

Staff facilities and village amenities

Job summary

Civeo Australia is seeking an accomplished Sous Chef to lead culinary performance in our Bowen Basin villages in Queensland. You will own end-to-end kitchen operations, set standards, build capability and ensure consistent quality at scale in a fast-paced environment.

This senior leadership role offers a 14:7 roster and requires Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, experience in high-volume kitchens, and strong budgeting and ISO QA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Civeo is seeking accomplished Sous Chef's to take ownership of culinary performance in our Bowen Basin Villages in Queensland.

These are senior leadership opportunities that combines operational excellence with strong commercial discipline, people leadership, and a visible commitment to safety and quality.

We have 14:7 roster available to support your lifestyle.

The Opportunity

As Part of our Chef Leadership, 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

About You

You are a confident, credible Sous 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

Why Civeo

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

• FIFO from Brisbane, or DIDO if you live locally
• 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 provide ensuite accommodation, pools, gyms and sporting fields

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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