General Manager 5 - Food - Sodexo

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic General Manager 5 - Food Service to lead operations at Hoag Memorial Hospital Irvine located in Irvine, CA. With a new hospital tower, cafeteria, and coffee bar under construction, this is your chance to drive food service excellence in a rapidly growing healthcare environment.

Candidates must be Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian or have additional certifications to meet California requirements.  

What You'll Do

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• deliver high quality food services including retail, catering and patient meal management operations; 
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;  
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships (i.e., comfortable in c-suite settings where communication skills are imperative when serving as top level site management)
• develop strategic plans.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian or other credentials to meet California requirements
• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team; I
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience           

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years              

Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years