General Manager 5 - Food

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Job description

Unit Description:
Join a great team where patients are at the heart of everything we do!

Sodexo is seeking (2) General Manager 5 - Food for a Capstone, full service, profit and loss account, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, a high-volume unit 600 bed multi-service acute care hospital located in Livingston, NJ (nearest metro area is New York City).In this highly visible senior management role, you will direct and participate in all of the daily food contract operations, (AYR) At your Request Patient Meal delivery services, their on-site full-service Cafe, Catering, Starbucks licensed store and 2 nearby off-site locations. (The Corporate building RWJB Health and the ambulatory care center building)

Responsibilities will include working with budgets and unit financials, strategic planning, marketing, process to ensure operational excellence, employee engagement, training and development of the management team, cash management/control, HR functions, direct Client interaction and supervision of 21 Managers and 200 hourly staff. Over 18 million in managed volume.

As the GM 5 of Food, you will be responsible for all aspects of the following (including but not limited to) Operational Budgets (Sodexo & Client) and high-quality client and stakeholder communications. Holding yourself and others accountable for quality assurance inspections, all regulatory compliance, staff training, payroll, scheduling, rounding, patient / customer satisfaction, and leading the Food and Nutrition Department. This GM also manages additional retail locations on the property as well as having oversight of the Corporate Headquarters unit.

Experience in driving patient satisfaction results is key. The GM 5 Food will be fully responsible for the quality and financial performance of the department. Strong client and labor relations a must. Experience with new retail installations and project management a plus. Successful candidates will have strong catering, retail experience and have a proven track record in delivering on the patient experience.

In Sodexo, patients and residents are the heart of everything we do and we welcome you to join our team with this opportunity

Is this opportunity right for you?

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.

Are you the experienced leader in food service we're seeking?

We are looking for candidates who will:

have oversight of day-to-day operations;

deliver high quality food service;

achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

develop strategic plans;

create a positive environment; and

ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

The ideal candidate:

has a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;

has culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;

has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;

can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and

can demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and The Market Connection (TMC), and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Employees who work in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status as required by applicable law and/or client requirements.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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