Food Operations Manager 3

Sodexo • Stamford, CT • 1h ago

Role Overview

Lead with purpose. Make an impact in healthcare food service.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager 3 to join our team at Stamford Hospital , a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital located in Stamford, Connecticut . This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated food service leader to play a key role in supporting patient care and enhancing the overall dining experience within a respected healthcare organization.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Food Operations Manager 3 will help lead a team of approximately 75 union employees across three service lines, including patient dining and catering. This position will partner closely with hospital leadership and Sodexo management to drive operational excellence, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy developing teams, and are passionate about delivering outstanding food service, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

Oversee daily food service operations and ensure the delivery of a high-quality dining experience

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 75 union frontline employees

Support patient dining operations, including patient rounding and service recovery initiatives

Partner with the General Manager to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards

Maintain strong client and customer relationships through exceptional service and communication

Monitor operational performance and support achievement of financial goals and key performance indicators

Oversee cash handling and POS system compliance

Support employee training and development while reinforcing standard operating procedures

Ensure compliance with Sodexo food safety, physical safety, and quality assurance programs

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

Current ServSafe Certification required

Demonstrated success leading food service operations in a high-volume environment

Strong customer service focus and commitment to operational excellence

Strong food service operations leadership experience

Experience in healthcare food service preferred

Knowledge of patient dining programs and patient rounding

Experience working in union environments preferred

Familiarity with HealthTouch, EMR systems, or other patient meal management platforms

Strong sanitation, food safety, and HACCP knowledge

Proven ability to lead teams, develop employees, and drive engagement

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience with food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems

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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

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

Location US-CT-STAMFORD

System ID 988982

Category Food Service

Employment Status Full-Time

Exempt

Posted Range $89250 to $115500

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