Unit Manager — Lead Food Service Team (Hamilton)

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

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.