Mobile Catering Supervisor

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is seeking a Mobile Catering Supervisor to oversee operations across various sites in the North, Yorkshire, and Midlands. This position requires strong team leadership, customer service skills, and experience in catering. The role involves safety supervision, training delivery, and engaging with clients and staff. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years driving experience and be over 25 years of age. The position is full-time, covering a flexible 40-hour week, with possible additional pay for on-call weekends.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training and development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mobile catering role with knowledge of allergens.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safety standards and conduct safety walks.
• Lead the recruitment process for frontline teams.
• Deliver mandatory training to staff within timelines.
• Conduct routine welfare visits at various sites.
• Address issues that arise on site promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Basic cooking skills

Job description

Job Introduction

Mobile catering supervisor position covering various sites across the North, Yorkshire and Midlands. 40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7. Occasional weekends to support when the business requires. Additional pay for on call weekends £12.81 per hour. Company van and fuel card provided.

As a Mobile Catering Supervisor at Sodexo, you’ll oversee catering operations across up to 10 Approved Premises within the region in various Approved Premises around the North, Yorkshire and Midlands. Your role will involve hands‑on supervision of your catering teams, daily engagement with staff and clients, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for everyone you encounter. Approved Premises (APs) play a vital role in supporting the safe reintegration of individuals released from prison, offering structured supervision, monitoring, and rehabilitation within the community. In this role, you’ll gain valuable experience working with complex and vulnerable individuals in a residential setting within the Criminal Justice System.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out safety walks, conversation and supervise safety standards across area of responsibility, ensuring that our people and customers are always kept safe, whilst ensuring the site folder is up to date with all new and relevant policies.
• Play an active part in the frontline team recruitment process.
• Deliver all mandatory training within a given timeline and support with additional training needs to the front‑line teams.
• Ensure effective force management that we have full coverage whilst monitoring attendance / absence and following policy and procedures around triggers and absence management.
• Ensure staff records are accurately maintained and HR issues are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with Legislation and Company policy.
• Conduct Safety management system audits for example monthly / 3 month on food safety.
• Visit sites across the region (minimum of 3 sites a week) to conduct routine welfare visits for all staff throughout the area of responsibility.
• Act as a first point of contact to address any issues that arise on site, from client or customer in a timely manner.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by line manager.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of catering/allergens/basic cooking skills, as well as some team leading experience.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience and over the age of 25 (Manual).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Can work at a fast pace and adapt to change when needed.
• Excellent communication.
• Be a team player and take instruction.

What we offer:

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.