Village Manager - FIFO

Posted: 12/03/2026

Closing Date: 14/04/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: QLD: Cairns

Job Category: Site Management,Trade Qualified - Chef

Cater Care is a catering and facilities services provider which is 100% Australian owned and operated, a fact that positively sets us apart from many of our competitors. At Cater Care, we create a home away from home for thousands of people from all walks of life. In a home it’s the little things that count, and they’re the things we take care of. Since establishment in 1999, Cater Care has enjoyed substantial growth based on its growing reputation to become a recognised and highly respected service provider throughout Australia. Cater Care is committed to being Australia’s leading food service provider by achieving continual improvement through innovative services within our market sectors; education, business and industry, aged and residential care, defence and remote services.

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.

Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.

Job Description

Why work for us:

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us.

●  Corporate discounts for travel, health, car hire and retail

●  Real opportunities to grow and develop

●  Attractive rosters - meaning more quality time with family and friends

●  Competitive Remuneration

All about your role:

Cater Care Services are seeking dynamic and experienced hospitality leaders for Village Manager position at our remote mining village in QLD .The role is available on 9/5 roster. Fly in Fly out (FIFO) basis from Cairns.Flights, meals, uniforms and accommodation are included.

What this role involves:

●  Management of the Accommodation reservations systems

●  Management of site & all contract scoped accommodation and catering services

●  Impeccable client relationship development / management

●  Demonstrable team management, development & leadership

●  Full financial performance and P&L responsibility with a focus on labor and food costs

Desired Skills and Experience

All about you:

●  Exceptional administrative and computer/ software skills

●  Accommodation reservations systems experience (VAMS, SAMS, RMS)

●  A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and catering experience highly desirable

●  Stable & progressive management experience within a remote environment

●  A commitment to genuine, friendly customer service

●  A motivated, constructive and professional ‘can-do’ attitude

●  Resourcefulness, resilience and enthusiasm

●  Adherence to food & general safety practices

●  Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

●  Physically fit and able to work long hours with repetitive tasks

●  Pride in personal appearance & hygiene

●  Ability to work in varying degrees of heat, cold, humidity & inclement weather

●  A manual drivers’ license (preferred) and forklift ticket (highly desirable)

 ** Successful Candidates will be contacted **

To apply:

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch.  Please, no agencies.

Please note: All successful candidates will be required to satisfy one or more of the following; a national criminal history check, a thorough pre-employment / coal board medical and/or have or obtain a Standard 11, S123 or G2 certification.