# Chief Steward | 4:4 roster | Western Australia **Company**: Sodexo **Location**: Western Australia, Australia **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Facilities & Maintenance **Apply**: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Sodexo/744000160789020-chief-steward-4-4-roster-western-australia?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/chief-steward-4-4-roster-western-australia-24c51154-022/ ## Description We are seeking an experienced Chief Steward to join our offshore team on a 28 days on, 28 days off roster on a 12-month maximum-term contract, with Perth, Western Australia as the point of hire. As the Camp Boss, the Chief Steward will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of Sodexo's catering and facilities services contract onboard a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU). Key Responsibilities: - Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the offshore catering and facilities services contract - Operating as the onboard Camp Boss and senior Sodexo representative - Leading, supervising and supporting the broader site services team - Overseeing housekeeping, accommodation, cleaning, laundry, retail and catering services - Working closely with the Chief Cook, who will lead the day-to-day galley operation and catering team - Ensuring all services are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements, client expectations and Sodexo standards - Acting as the primary point of contact for the client regarding Sodexo's day-to-day service delivery - Building and maintaining strong client relationships and proactively managing service requirements, concerns and feedback - Monitoring the financial performance of the site, including labour deployment, operating costs, stock and other controllable costs - Monitoring labour requirements and workforce needs, ensuring appropriate coverage across the operation - Managing daily rosters, work allocation and workforce requirements to support operational needs - Supporting employee mobilisation, onboarding and ongoing workforce coordination - Managing day-to-day employee relations and HR matters, escalating more complex issues through the appropriate Sodexo channels when required - Coordinating and managing operational issues, including incidents, injuries and workplace safety matters, ensuring appropriate reporting, documentation and escalation - Ensuring incidents, hazards and safety concerns are investigated, reported and followed up in accordance with site requirements - Conducting regular inspections of accommodation, housekeeping, cleaning, retail and service areas to maintain required standards - Monitoring stock, consumables and supplies required for the broader service operation - Supporting audits, inspections and compliance activities - Conducting toolbox talks, pre-starts and team communications as required - Maintaining required operational records, reports and documentation - Identifying opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, safety and financial performance - Performing day-to-day Steward duties when operationally required, including supporting housekeeping, cleaning, accommodation and other service activities - Providing visible, hands-on leadership and creating a professional, positive and respectful working environment Who Are We Looking For? We are looking for an experienced and confident Chief Steward / Camp Boss who is capable of taking ownership of a complex offshore services operation and leading a multidisciplinary team. To be considered, you will ideally bring: - A minimum of five years' experience in a Chief Steward, Camp Boss, Offshore Services Manager, Facilities Manager or similar leadership position - Essential previous experience within an offshore or marine environment - Demonstrated experience managing housekeeping, cleaning, accommodation, catering or integrated facilities services - Strong experience leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams - Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and service delivery - Experience monitoring budgets, labour costs and overall site financial performance - Strong workforce planning skills, including managing rosters, labour requirements and operational coverage - Experience managing incidents, injuries, hazards and associated reporting and follow-up - Confidence managing day-to-day employee relations and HR matters - Strong understanding of WHS, hygiene, food safety and operational compliance requirements - Strong reporting, administration and documentation skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused in a fast-paced offshore environment - A hands-on leadership style and willingness to support the operational team when required Qualifications and Certifications: To be considered, you will need the relevant offshore and marine certifications applicable to the operation, including: - BOSIET – CA-EBS 5850 - ECHUTE - OGUK Medical - MSIC card - CoST or STCW 95 - AMSA Medical - Relevant offshore/marine safety qualifications and certifications - Australian permanent residency / citizenship, or a visa accepted by Australian immigration regulations for working in Australia's offshore oil and gas industry What We Offer: Along with the lifestyle benefits of a 28 days on, 28 days off roster, you will have access to outstanding MUA employment benefits, including: - Competitive remuneration - Health insurance benefits - Applicable MUA allowances - Employee recognition programs - Training and development opportunities - Leadership and career development opportunities - The opportunity to work across a range of marine operations within Sodexo’s Oil & Gas portfolio For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - offshore operations - catering services - facilities management - team leadership - client relationship management - financial management - workforce planning - incident management - WHS - hygiene - food safety ### Nice to have - BOSIET - ECHUTE - OGUK Medical - MSIC card - CoST or STCW 95 - AMSA Medical --- Source: [Apply at jobs.smartrecruiters.com](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Sodexo/744000160789020-chief-steward-4-4-roster-western-australia?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)