We're recruiting an experienced Unit Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.As a Unit Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our unit and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible experiences.The Unit Catering Manager will oversee all aspects of the catering operations within our hospital. This includes menu planning, food preparation, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service to our patients, staff, and visitors.Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supervising teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer serviceOverseeing the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plansCommunicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targetsRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageIdentifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive salesLiaising between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectationsSupporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their roleImplementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.
Our ideal Unit Manager will:
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceProven experience in a catering management role, preferably in a healthcare setting however this setting is not essentialExcellent leadership and team management skillsDemonstrate brilliant financial acumen Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while workingExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterRegular emails filled with the best discounts and savings availableReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.Job Reference: com/2905/87744001/52643562/BUCompass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!