FIFO Head Chef

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.

Your Role: 

• 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth – a great work-life balance
• 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

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have:

• 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

Role Requirements

• 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)

The 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. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group is for you. Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.

If you believe that you have the necessary attitude and skills for this role then don't hesitate, apply now!