Unit Manager

Compass Group PLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways

Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Job summary

Compass Group PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef or Chef Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, plan and deliver nutritious meals, and manage a skilled kitchen team.

This role focuses on nutrition, food safety, budgeting, and strong leadership; the successful candidate will design menus, ensure compliance, and maintain presentation across meals, with predominantly Monday–Friday daytime hours and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Chef Manager, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitality
• Strong leadership to 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 day-to-day running of the kitchen and set high standards
• Plan, prepare, and deliver 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

Leadership

Nutrition focus

Food safety

Budgeting

Team development

Job description

• 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

• 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

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.

£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:

• 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