Unit Manager
Compass Group UK & Ireland – Healthcare
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Harrogate
Contract type: Full time

Unit Manager - Duchy Hospital, Harrogate
The Role
As Unit Manager, you’ll oversee patient dining and staff catering services, driving excellence in food production, service delivery, and compliance. You’ll manage and develop your team, build strong client relationships, and ensure operational, financial, and contractual targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
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:
Job Reference: com/0710/87705001/52766500/STC #Medirest Signature
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!
- 40 Hours per week
- £32,120 per annum
- Monday to Friday, occasional weekends
- Shifts between 7am to 6pm
- Free meal and car park onsite
The Role
As Unit Manager, you’ll oversee patient dining and staff catering services, driving excellence in food production, service delivery, and compliance. You’ll manage and develop your team, build strong client relationships, and ensure operational, financial, and contractual targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals with a focus on patient satisfaction.
- Lead, train, and motivate a skilled catering team.
- Build strong client and customer relationships, acting on feedback to improve services.
- Manage budgets, cost controls, stock, and administration.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Proven catering management experience (ideally 1+ years).
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control.
- Customer-focused, adaptable, and able to manage change in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent communication and IT skills.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
- Clear career development and progression pathways.
- Supportive, dynamic team culture.
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
Job Reference: com/0710/87705001/52766500/STC #Medirest Signature
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!
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