Unit Manager - Costa

Unit Manager - Costa

Date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, GB, WD17 2

Employment Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-12T15:10:44.127

Job Description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Unit Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations for Costa in Stevenage on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Unit Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of catering staff to deliver excellent food service.


• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and meal service.


• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, COSHH) and maintain a clean, safe working environment.


• Work closely with dietitians to create menus that meet patients' specific dietary requirements.


• Manage stock control, budgeting, and cost-effectiveness to ensure a profitable catering service.


• Maintain high levels of customer service, ensuring all meals are delivered efficiently and meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors.


• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with the hospital's standards and patient care goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a healthcare or hospitality setting.


• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP, COSHH, and dietary requirements.


• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.


• Budget management experience and an ability to work within financial constraints.


• A passion for providing nutritious, well-balanced meals that enhance patient recovery and staff well-being.

Benefits

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


• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

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.

Job Reference: com/#####/45036001/52825000/SU #One Retail

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! JBRP1_UKTJ

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Unit Manager - Costa Lister, Stevenage 40 hours per week £36,400 per annum 5 out of 7 days We're currently recruiting a dedicated Unit Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations for Costa in Stevenage on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Unit Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and motivate a team of catering staff to deliver excellent food service. Oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and meal service. Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, COSHH) and maintain a clean, safe working environment. Work closely with dietitians to create menus that meet patients' specific dietary requirements. Manage stock control,
budgeting, and cost-effectiveness to ensure a profitable catering service. Maintain high levels of customer service, ensuring all meals are delivered efficiently and meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors. Implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with the hospital's standards and patient care goals. Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a healthcare or hospitality setting. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP, COSHH, and dietary requirements. Leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Budget management experience and an ability to work within financial constraints. A passion for providing nutritious, well-balanced meals that enhance patient recovery and staff well-being. 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 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. Job Reference:
com/#####/45036001/52825000/SU #One Retail 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! JBRP1_UKTJ