Chef Manager/Chef – BW Catcher FPSO (North Sea)
Location: North Sea – Mobilisation from Aberdeen
Rotation: 2 weeks on / 3 weeks off (12-hour shifts)
Salary: £60,979.60 per annum
The Role
Join Sodexo as a Chef Manager aboard the BW Catcher FPSO in the North Sea, where you’ll take on a dual role — one week as a Chef and one week as a Chef Manager. You’ll lead by example in the galley, ensuring our catering operations deliver safe, high-quality meals and excellent service for all personnel onboard. This position demands strong culinary expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.
Qualifications and Experience
You should hold one of the following:
City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, or
NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation, or
Five SCOTVEC Catering Modules plus two years’ catering management experience and a Basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate, or
Three years’ industry-related experience and two years in catering (offshore or onshore).
Mandatory offshore certifications:
BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training)
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) Medical Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Willingness to complete Norwegian Escape Chute Training
Desirable:
Health & Hygiene Certificate
Offshore experience (preferred but not essential)
A positive attitude, attention to detail, and commitment to teamwork
Key Responsibilities
Catering and Service
Deliver all meals on time to company and client standards.
Prepare, cook, and present food to agreed specifications and portion levels.
Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards in line with the Food Safety Act.
Manage stock rotation and control costs to meet budget targets.
Investigate and resolve customer feedback promptly.
Assist with menu planning, stock management, and galley cleaning rotas.
Leadership and Team Management
Supervise, guide, and support galley stewards and catering staff.
Ensure all team members adhere to health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
Plan and coordinate daily work to maintain service quality and efficiency.
Monitor conduct, performance, and training needs of catering staff.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Promote and uphold Sodexo and client safety procedures and culture.
Attend HSE meetings and training as required.
Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and company standards.
Report all incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances promptly.
Lead by example in maintaining a proactive safety culture.
Equipment and Stock Management
Ensure catering equipment is operated safely and maintained properly.
Adhere to COSHH regulations for cleaning materials and chemicals.
Oversee deliveries, stocktaking, and consumables usage.
Maintain accurate records for stock rotation, maintenance, and waste management.
Decision-Making and Communication
Identify personal and team training needs.
Report faults or issues to the relevant supervisor promptly.
Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
Encourage feedback and participate in service improvement initiatives.
Represent Sodexo professionally and uphold company reputation.
Hygiene, Health and Safety
Must hold (or obtain within three years of company induction) IOSH Managing Safely certification.
Must hold one of the following Food Hygiene and Safety qualifications:
Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene (RIPHH) Certificate, or
Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS) Intermediate Certificate, or
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) UK Certificate.
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo means being part of something greater — a team that values who you are and empowers you to make a difference every day.
We offer:
Access to wellbeing and mental health support resources
24/7 Virtual GP service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme – savings from top brands
Membership of our Pension Plan
Learning and career development opportunities
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced benefits and leave policies across the UK & Ireland
About Sodexo
AtSodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone — to build a better life for all.
Operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million people daily, we are the global leader in Quality of Life Services.
We’re proud to be an inclusive, Disability Confident Leader andForces Friendly Employer.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage participation in our Employee Networks, including Pride, Parents & Carers, Disability & Ability, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins.
Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?
Apply now to join our offshore team and take the next step in your Sodexo career.
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