Unit Manager - Hamilton CPK

Compass Group New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Pay Commitment

Comprehensive Training & Development

Formal Career Paths

Rewards & Recognition

Health & Safety Focus

Corporate & Retail Discounts

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Site-Specific Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead Waikato CPK in Hamilton Central. This full-time role concentrates on operations, people leadership, budgets, and delivering high-quality food and service in a busy education environment.

You will oversee daily operations, support the Area Manager, and develop a high-performing team while maintaining safety, client relationships, and site performance targets across the Hamilton site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading senior hospitality teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and workplace safety regulations.
• Ability to build client relationships and lead in education environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the team to deliver quality food and excellent service.
• Build strong client relationships and take ownership of operational issues.
• Manage budgets, labour, stock, food costs and site performance targets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health and safety, and compliance.
• Identify service improvements, revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client relationships

Communication

Leadership

Operational excellence

Education

NZQA Food Handling Certificate

Business qualifications

Tools

Business systems

Job description

• Lead and develop a high-performing food service team
• Work atNew Zealand's leading provider of food services!

We are looking for an experienced Unit Manager to lead our food service operations at Waikato CPK in Hamilton Central.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week during education terms. You will support the Area Manager by overseeing daily operations, leading and developing the team, and delivering quality food and service that meets client and customer expectations.

You will build strong client relationships, manage budgets and operational targets, maintain robust food safety and health and safety standards, and oversee the site in the Area Manager’s absence. This is an opportunity to combine your hospitality leadership, commercial capability and commitment to service excellence in a busy education environment.

• Lead, coach and develop the team to deliver quality food and excellent service.
• Build strong client relationships and take ownership of operational issues.
• Manage budgets, labour, stock, food costs and site performance targets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health and safety, and compliance.
• Identify service improvements, revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Proven experience leading successful teams in a senior hospitality role.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing operational budgets.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, workplace regulations and safety practices.
• Confidence using technology and business systems to manage operations.

Contract management experience, relevant business qualifications or an NZQA Food Handling Certificate would be advantageous.

• Fair Pay Commitment: We ensure all employees are paid at least the living wage and benchmark salaries to reflect market standards.
• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We seek and value differences in people, as these differences help us do better because “Together we are better”.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates must pass the applicable pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.