MOBILE FOOD TRUCK DRIVER & CHEF MANAGER

Berkeley Scott; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Mobile Food Truck Driver & Chef Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of a branded mobile food truck across the North of England and Midlands. Responsibilities include driving, event setup, food preparation, and ensuring excellent customer service. Applicants should possess a full UK driving licence, relevant culinary qualifications, and have a background in hospitality or events management. This role offers a salary of £35,000 with benefits such as paid training and uniforms.

Benefits

Paid training

Uniform provided

All business expenses paid

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience driving larger or non-standard vehicles is a plus.
• Background in hospitality, food service, or events management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with area teams to book food truck events.
• Drive and transport the truck to various event locations.
• Set up and manage the mobile unit, ensuring a professional presentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Education

Food production or chef qualification e.g. 706 / 1

Job description

MOBILE FOOD TRUCK DRIVER & CHEF MANAGER

• Salary : £35,000
• Location : North of England and Midlands
• Paid training and uniform provided
• All business expenses paid

About the Role

My client is an established independent contract caterer in the education and B&I sectors. They are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Mobile Food Truck Driver / Chef Manager to operate and oversee the day-to‑day running of our client’s branded mobile food truck. This is a hands‑on role combining driving, event setup, food preparation, customer service, and overall management of the mobile unit at our site events and pop‑up locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the area teams to book food truck events
• Work with Development Chefs to create innovative street food menus
• Drive and transport the truck to various event locations across the North of England and Midlands
• Set up and manage the mobile unit, ensuring a professional and welcoming presentation
• Manage and supervise events, and work with unit staff to co‑ordinate food production and successful delivery of events
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene and allergen regulations
• Act as the face of the business, delivering excellent customer service at every event
• Carry out light maintenance and cleaning of the truck to ensure it is always event‑ready

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience driving larger or non‑standard vehicles is a plus but not essential
• Background in hospitality, food service, or events management preferred
• Food production or chef qualification e.g. 706 / 1.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, evenings and stay away from home when required

An enhanced DBS check will be applicable

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