Food Operations Manager 3

Food Operations Manager 3

Sodexo is seeking a highly motivated Food Operations Manager 3 to join our dynamic food and nutrition team at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

Bellevue is a flagship 884-bed facility in NYC with a diverse patient population. Known for its excellence in patient care and innovation, Bellevue utilizes a Cook-Chill production system, serving more than 3500 meals each day, and is conveniently located near public transportation. A parking garage is also available with discounted rates for employees.

This role ensures high quality food service for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The Food Operations Manager 3 will manage a team of approximately 50 union employees. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in food & patient service management, team leadership, and operational efficiency in a strong unionized healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Have oversight of day-to-day operations
• Successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline staff
• 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
• Ensure HACCP, regulatory and standards compliance
• Have daily interaction with patients, their families and clinical team to ensure patient satisfaction
• Create a positive environment
• Ensure Sodexo standards are met

Benefits

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

• Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
• Have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance
• Can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
• Are enthusiastic and confident
• Ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team
• Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC), Sodexo Menu Graphics (SMG), Catetrax and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience. This does not apply to external candidates

About Us

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 - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.