Job description
Head of Mobilisation – Corporate Contract Catering
City of London
Salary up to £75,000 + Benefits
Mon-Fri, 40 hours PW
Lead the mobilisation of one of the UK’s most ambitious workplace food & beverage transformations.
We’re looking for an experienced Operations or Mobilisation Manager to take full ownership of a major food & beverage mobilisation across a large, high-profile workplace estate. This is a rare opportunity to shape the launch and transformation of a multi‑format F&B offer, covering employee dining, cafés, retail, vending, hospitality, fine dining and events.
This isn’t a traditional project role — it’s hands-on operational leadership at the heart of a fast-paced mobilisation where the goal is simple: ensure every outlet, experience and service goes live smoothly, safely and ready to perform from day one.
The role
You’ll be the driving force behind the mobilisation of a new, modern and scalable F&B portfolio including the opening of a flagship workplace destination and the transition of multiple service lines into new operating models.
From kitchen readiness and compliance checks to menu deployment, supplier onboarding, testing technology, stocking retail units and preparing front-of-house teams — you will make sure every detail is aligned for a confident launch.
You’ll work closely with culinary, retail, hospitality and operational teams, alongside senior client stakeholders and supply partners, to deliver seamless service transitions and strong handovers.
Overseeing go-live planning, service testing, soft launches and early‑life support
Coordinating suppliers, contractors, chefs, front‑of‑house managers and central support teams
Embedding safety, food compliance and governance standards from day one
Ensuring technology, EPOS, stock management and service systems are implemented and functional
Managing the transition away from legacy or interim processes and supporting teams into new operating models
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in CORPORATE CONTRACT CATERING AND MOBILISATIONS ESSENTIAL
Deep understanding of food operations, safety compliance and live‑environment delivery
A calm, structured and solutions-focused approach during intense periods of activity
Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills
Subsidised gym membership
Enhanced Pension Options
