Head Chef

Target Hospitality is a leading provider in the remote camp and hospitality industries, specializing in delivering high-quality services to clients in challenging environments. The company is well-known for maintaining stringent safety standards and exceptional service quality across its operations, ensuring a comfortable and safe living and working environment for its workforce and guests alike. With a commitment to operational excellence and employee welfare, Target Hospitality operates in remote locations where adaptability and professionalism are paramount for success.

The Head Chef role at Target Hospitality is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire food service operation within a remote camp setting. This position reports directly to the Lodge Manager and is hourly compensated. As Head Chef, you are accountable for the proper and timely preparation of meals while supervising the kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards. Your leadership will ensure that all food services align strictly with safety protocols, SOPs, JSA's, HACCP, and FIFO guidelines, supporting the company’s unwavering commitment to food quality and safety.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating the preparation, production, and serving of meals per the menu plans and chef’s specifications, ensuring adequate meal quantities and compliance with production quotas. You will manage stock levels, enforce proper food storage and rotation, and oversee the operation of various kitchen equipment, such as flat-top grills, industrial mixers, tilt skillets, steam kettles, and convection ovens. The role demands strong culinary expertise and a proactive approach in providing guidance, mentoring, and leadership to kitchen staff, including new employee onboarding and daily production meetings with the Chef.

Working at Target Hospitality requires physical stamina as this role involves standing for long hours, lifting heavy items, and operating machinery. The environment often includes exposure to extreme temperatures and requires a keen awareness of safety procedures. You will also hold daily safety meetings and participate in emergency response protocols, contributing to the company’s strong safety culture.

Ideal candidates will bring a minimum of three years of culinary experience in remote camps or hospitality sectors, exceptional communication skills, and solid leadership capabilities. A valid food safe certification and first aid certification are advantageous. This role also requires candidates to pass background checks and urine analysis and be able to travel long rotations away from home, demonstrating flexibility and dedication.

If you thrive in a dynamic, remote environment, possess excellent culinary and leadership skills, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, joining Target Hospitality as a Head Chef offers a rewarding career path with opportunities to grow within a reputable and supportive organization.