FIFO Head Chef

Compass Group • Perth, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At 28 Villages , we’re passionate about creating a home away from home for our residents. We deliver exceptional catering and village management services across WA, elevating the FIFO experience through vibrant, flavour-packed food and genuine, people-first hospitality. We’re on the lookout for an inspiring, hands-on Head Chef—someone who brings creativity, leadership, and a love of bold flavours to every service. If you’re a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering unforgettable meals, this could be your next big step. This is more than just a job in the kitchen. It’s a chance to set the tone, shape culture, and lead a small, passionate team to deliver memorable dining experiences every single day.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Head Chef
• A passion for great food—and the creativity to keep things exciting
• Experience in bulk catering or similar environments
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, menu writing, cost control & rostering
• Commitment to safe, hygienic work practices
• Chef Qualification - Minimum Cert III in Commercial Cookery
• Manual driver’s licence
• Food Safety Supervisor
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
• Ability to pass medical and drug/alcohol screening
• National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Hands-on leadership across a tight-knit team
• Ownership of dining operations, ensuring smooth, high-quality service
• Build strong client relationships and represent 28 Villages on-site
• Accountable for ordering, stock control, budgets, mentoring and training
• Get creative with buffet-style menus for Breakfast, Crib, Lunch, Dinner & Desserts
• Drive excellence in food presentation, flavour and flair
• Maintain high standards in food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Keep wastage low and quality high through smart catering controls

Benefits

• As a Head Chef with Compass Group, you will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes that you would expect from a global organisational.
• To be recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs and company discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed