Chef Manager for new site | FIFO | 14:7 | Townsville or Brisbane

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Sodexo is hiring a Chef Manager for a Belyando site, on a 14 on, 7 off FIFO roster, with a salary between 99,000 and 106,782.19 per year plus super. The role leads kitchen operations, partners with the Operations Manager on staffing and costs, oversees housekeeping and front of house, rostering, daily reporting, and technical troubleshooting, and ensures bulk cooking meets HACCP standards while protecting profitability and client relationships. You’ll need Australian citizenship or working rights, a relevant Commercial Cookery certificate, fitness for long shifts, and pre-employment checks; FIFO or remote-site experience is desirable. Tips: tailor your resume to highlight leadership, budgeting, HACCP, and remote-site adaptability; show availability for a phone interview if shortlisted.

Company Description

Job Description

Salary: From $99,000 - $106,782.19 p.a + Superannuation
Roster: FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, QLD on a 14:7 roster
Employment Type: Casual & Permanent opportunity with long-term career growth

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our hospitality all-rounders 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.

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 Manager. This is your chance to work with a global facilities management leader while enjoying the benefits of a 14 days on, 7 days off roster based in at a new site - Belyando

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
• 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.  

About You

• Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights.
• FIFO or remote site experience desirable
• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
• Physically fit and able to work long shifts (up to 11 hours)
• You will be required to obtain a National Police Check, should you not have one dated within the last 6 months
• Ability to endure remote environments in extreme weather conditions
• Must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening
• Previous kitchen experience preferred but not essential

Why Join Sodexo?

• Competitive pay and job security in an essential services industry
• Meals provided
• Access to 100+ retail discounts and multiple salary packaging options
• Great teamwork and a solid group of people around you!
• Opportunities for training and career progression within Sodexo

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure? Submit your resume outlining your experience and availability. If shortlisted, one of our recruiters will contact you for a phone interview to answer your questions and share more about the role.

Apply now and take the next step in your FIFO career with Sodexo.