At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team at Costa Coffee, ensuring top-notch service and operational excellence.
- Company: Join Roadchef, a proud leader in motorway services with a commitment to safety and happiness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, employee discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by elevating the coffee experience for road users every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-volume catering and a passion for coffee and customer service.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Join the Team at Roadchef and Costa Coffee! Elevate your hospitality career as a Unit Manager! We're seeking an ambitious, passionate leader who excels in high-volume, fast-paced environments to join our Roadchef family. Help us fulfill our commitment to making Britain's roads a safer, greener and happier place by elevating the mood of every road user by leading our dedicated Costa Coffee team.
The Role
As the Unit Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the main Costa unit. Furthermore, the Unit Manager's remit may be expanded to potentially include the oversight of one of our separate Drive-Thru operations, integrating both locations under a single management structure.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading, motivating, and developing a passionate team of baristas.
- Ensuring the unit operates efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and brand compliance.
- Driving sales and managing costs to achieve business targets.
- Delivering exceptional customer service in a high-volume catering environment.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Senior Assistant Manager or Manager in a high-volume catering environment.
- A passion for great coffee and outstanding customer service.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- The drive to develop yourself and your team.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary.
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities within Roadchef and its partner brands.
- The chance to be part of a company with a mission you can be proud of.
- Employee discounts, discounted meals while on duty, free parking, referral program, Access to Occupational Health support, Employee Assistance program, Wellbeing support.
Ready to start your journey with Roadchef? Apply today!
Roadchef is the only Motorway services provider to hold the Platinum Investors in People accreditation and recognised as one of the top 25 Best Big Companies to work for 2026 with the highest 3 star accreditation for the 2nd year running. Our approach is simple: embracing everyone. From creating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work, to championing diversity and inclusion initiatives, we're committed to building a more equitable workplace for all.
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