Mobile Catering Manager - Lead Multi-School Kitchen Ops

Sodexo; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full training

Uniform provided

Development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Mobile Catering Manager to oversee catering operations across KEVIAT schools in the Birmingham area. The role involves leading mobile teams, ensuring high food quality, safety and service standards while travelling between sites.

The position requires a full UK driving licence, flexibility in hours, and a proactive approach to coaching staff and maintaining operational excellence. It is a permanent, term-time role with competitive hourly pay and travel mileage reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising catering operations, preferably in education or high-volume environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Flexible and adaptable approach across multiple locations.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; travel between sites required.

Responsibilities

• Support catering operations across multiple KEVIAT school sites.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to catering teams.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.
• Monitor food safety, health & safety and allergen management standards.
• Support stock control, ordering and cost management processes.
• Assist with training, coaching and development of colleagues.
• Provide operational support during periods of change, absence or increased demand.
• Build positive relationships with school staff, pupils and Sodexo teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo policies and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Flexibility

People management

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Mobile Catering Manager to oversee catering operations across KEVIAT schools in the Birmingham area. The role involves leading mobile teams, ensuring high food quality, safety and service standards while travelling between sites.

The position requires a full UK driving licence, flexibility in hours, and a proactive approach to coaching staff and maintaining operational excellence. It is a permanent, term-time role with competitive hourly pay and travel mileage reimbursements.