Unit Manager - Compass Group UK : Job Details

Position: Unit Chef Manager

Location: Northampton, UK

Salary: Up to £40,000 PA DOE

Hours: 40 Hours per week, Mainly Monday to Friday with occasional weekends as per business needs

About Us

Join our team, at a leading private hospital in Northampton committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Our state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate care are complemented by a dining experience that prioritises nutrition, quality, and variety. We are now seeking an experienced Unit Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team and deliver outstanding culinary services to patients, visitors, and staff.

The Role

As the Unit Chef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations, staff supervision and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a hands-on role where you will lead by example, cooking when needed, managing the kitchen and catering operations ensuring we deliver high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage and inspire the kitchen and catering team to ensure excellent performance and collaboration.
• Compliance: Ensure all kitchen operations adhere to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations, including HACCP guidelines.
• Budget Management: Oversee food purchasing and stock control, maintaining cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks and gather feedback to continuously improve dining services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the hospital’s dieticians, nursing staff, and management to support holistic patient care.

About You

• We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced culinary professional with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. You should have:
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a healthcare or catering environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A solid understanding of dietary requirements and nutritional standards.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety qualification or equivalent or be willing to undertake
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining high standards under pressure.

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:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0212/87744001/52701355/SU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!