Camp Boss job description

About the job

We are looking for a camp boss to run accommodation, catering, cleaning and services at a field or remote site camp, giving workers a comfortable, healthy and safe place after the working day.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage daily camp services: accommodation, catering, cleaning and laundry
• Lead the kitchen, housekeeping and maintenance teams and set their shifts
• Allocate rooms and check workers in and out at each crew change
• Oversee food safety, hygiene and drinking water quality
• Manage food and supplies stock and order deliveries in good time
• Follow up maintenance of camp facilities, such as generators, air conditioning and water
• Apply camp safety and fire procedures and run evacuation drills
• Control camp costs and prepare occupancy and consumption reports

Working conditions

• Living at the camp on a rotation
• On call for emergencies outside working hours

Requirements

• Intermediate or higher diploma in hotel management or business administration
• At least 6 years of experience in camp or catering services management, including at least 2 years leading a team

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Camp management
• Food safety
• Stock control
• Team leadership
• Cost control
• Housekeeping
• Problem solving

Preferred

• A food safety certificate such as HACCP
• Experience at oilfield or remote site camps
• Good English for dealing with residents and clients