Chief Steward | 4:4 roster | Western Australia

Sodexo · Western Australia, , Australia

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-11-10
  • Confirmed live on 10 November 2026

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Job description

Job Description
Job Description
We are currently 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.
Operating 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).
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating and overseeing the full delivery of site services, including housekeeping, cleaning, accommodation services, retail and catering operations, with the galley function supported and led operationally by the Chief Cook.
You will be the key Sodexo representative onboard, providing leadership to the team while working closely with the client to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and consistently to the required contractual and operational standards.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will remain hands-on in the operation and assist with day-to-day Steward duties when required, leading by example and supporting the team during busy operational periods.
Key Responsibilities
As Chief Steward, you will be responsible for:

• 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.
Previous experience working in an offshore or marine environment is essential for this position.
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

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