Unit Manager

Compass UK & Ireland; Chute Standen; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, …

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness and fitness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass UK & Ireland is seeking a Unit Manager to lead the kitchen team at Millway House. You will deliver nutritious meals for residents, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

Join a caring, people-focused environment with a strong emphasis on nutrition, safety, and team development. This role offers a stable day-time schedule and competitive benefits as part of Compass Group UK&I.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Chef Manager, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Strong leader who can motivate and develop a team.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food with a focus on nutrition and care.
• Good organisational and financial management skills (stock, budgeting, ordering).
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance standards.
• Flexible, reliable, and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen and set high standards.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Manage and develop your kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive culture.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Design menus that are appealing and suitable for dietary requirements.
• Maintain excellent presentation and consistency across all meals.

Skills

Head Chef

Team leadership

Budget management

Nutrition focus

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Job description

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Unit Manager to lead the kitchen team at Millway House.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and comforting meals to residents, creating a dining experience that truly enhances their day.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day running of the kitchen and setting high standards
• Planning, preparing, and delivering fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs
• Managing and developing your kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive culture
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and budget management
• Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations
• Designing menus that are both appealing and suitable for a variety of dietary requirements
• Maintaining excellent presentation and consistency across all meals

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitality
• A strong leader who can motivate and develop a team
• Passion for delivering high-quality food with a focus on nutrition and care
• Good organisational and financial management skills (stock, budgeting, ordering)
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance standards
• Flexible, reliable, and hands-on approach

What’s in it for you

£37,000 per annum

Predominantly Monday-Friday, daytime hours for great work-life balance

Flexibility on shift patterns to support your lifestyle

A rewarding role in a caring, people-focused environment

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:

Benefits

• 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.

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!