Mobile Executive Chef

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Mobile Executive Chef to join their elite culinary team in Scotland's prestigious Independent Schools. The role involves stepping into leadership positions, driving menu innovation, and mentoring kitchen teams while providing exceptional food experiences at high-profile events. Ideal candidates should have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for the food industry.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP service

Exclusive discounts through Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in high-volume, quality food service, preferably in education or contract catering.
• Passionate about culinary trends and innovation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to travel across Scotland for different school sites.
• Experience in fine dining or large team management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams to ensure top performance.
• Drive innovation in menus and food presentation.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with teams for new food concepts.
• Manage experiences at high-profile events.

Skills

Outstanding cooking and presentation skills

Food safety knowledge

Financial awareness

Strong time management

Leadership skills

Education

Food Safety Level 3

NVQ Level 2+ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Mobile Executive Chef – Scotland (Education Sector)

Full-time | 40 hours/week | Day shifts (occasional evenings/weekends) | Travel expenses paid

Are you a passionate, innovative chef with a flair for leadership and a love for developing talent? Ready to take your skills on the road and cook in some of Scotland’s most prestigious, historic Independent Schools?

We’re looking for a dynamic Mobile Executive Chef to join our elite culinary team – a true food ambassador who thrives on variety, challenge, and the opportunity to shape the future of school dining.

What’s the Role?

This is no ordinary chef position. As our Development Mobile Chef, you’ll step into the kitchens of Scotland’s top Independent Schools, supporting, developing, and inspiring kitchen teams, while ensuring exceptional food standards are met – and exceeded.

Whether covering for Executive or Head Chefs, launching exciting new initiatives, or leading on VIP and special events, you’ll be at the forefront of culinary excellence in education.

What you will Do

• Step into leadership roles when needed, keeping kitchens running at top performance
• Drive innovation in menus and food presentation aligned with our sector-leading food strategy
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen brigades – raise the bar, build confidence, spark creativity
• Collaborate with onsite teams to roll out exciting food concepts, new openings & seasonal menus
• Deliver memorable experiences at high-profile school events (think summer balls, galas, conferences)
• Be a subject matter expert on food safety, school food standards, and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• A highly skilled chef with proven experience in high-volume, quality food service, ideally in the education or contract catering sector
• A true foodie, passionate about culinary trends, innovation, and developing people
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, you bring the energy and inspire those around you
• Able to travel across Scotland to support various school sites (travel expenses covered)
• Food Safety Level 3, NVQ 2+ or equivalent preferred
• Experience in fine dining, large team management or multi-site operations, a bonus!

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Outstanding cooking and presentation skills
• Knowledge of food safety, H&S, COSHH
• Financial awareness – costing, budgeting, stock control
• Strong time management and adaptability
• IT skills to manage recipes and compliance systems
• A positive, can-do attitude and flexible approach

Why Join Us?

This is a career-defining opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry, in settings that shape future leaders. You’ll help craft exceptional food experiences, influence culinary direction, and mentor rising stars – all while working in Scotland’s most beautiful and inspiring educational environments.

Ready to stir things up and elevate school dining? Apply now and bring your passion, creativity, and leadership to the forefront of food innovation.

Additional Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
• An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Membership in Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it.

Apply today and take the next step in your Sodexo journey. Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.

Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Sodexo are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children within schools. All successful candidates will undergo appropriate background, PVG (disclosure) and vetting checks.