Are you an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or foodservice professional ready to step away from the kitchen but stay in the industry you’re passionate about?

Mobile Kitchens, the national leader in temporary commercial kitchen hire and installation, is seeking a hands-on Operations Coordinator to manage the flow of projects from mobilisation to completion—acting as the key link between clients, sales, and operations.

We work with high-profile clients across Defence, health, construction and hospitality sectors, delivering critical foodservice infrastructure when and where it’s needed.

About the Role

This is the perfect next step for someone with a strong background in kitchen operations, hospitality leadership, or site-based foodservice delivery.

You will:

Have a good understanding of commercial kitchens and food service operations

Be the primary point of contact for clients during their hire period.

Coordinate between Sales & Operations teams to ensure smooth delivery and installation of temporary kitchens

Oversee work orders and project progress tracking using Upkeep and Pipedrive

Visit installation sites as required to observe, support, and improve operational delivery

Provide redundancy support to Sales or Operations teams during staff leave or peak periods

Key Responsibilities

Manage the post-sale handover from Sales to Operations

Issue and track work orders for kitchen cleaning, maintenance, delivery, and retrieval

Maintain clear, regular communication with clients throughout each project

Attend project sites to oversee installation/decommissioning and identify improvements

Collaborate closely with both the Sales & Project Manager and the Operations Manager

Assist with quoting, scheduling, or project documentation during peak workloads or absences

What We’re Looking For

Experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, or in foodservice operations

Strong leadership and multitasking ability

Ability to manage a small team

Excellent communication and client relationship management skills

Hands-on mindset and confidence attending job sites

Familiarity with kitchen layouts, install logistics, or project delivery

Ability to use or quickly learn systems like Upkeep and Pipedrive

Experience & understanding of the building industry and advantage

Why Join Mobile Kitchens?

Stay in the hospitality & foodservice industry—we want your experience!

Full-time, Monday–Friday role based in Brisbane

Join a dynamic, growing business delivering real-world solutions

Be part of a professional, close-knit team with strong systems in place

See your work make an immediate impact on high-profile national projects