Food Operations Manager 3

Food Operations Manager 3

Sodexo is seeking a highly motivated Food Operations Manager 3 to join our Food & Nutrition team at NYC Health + Hospital / Kings County in Brooklyn, New York. Kings is a 630-bed acute care trauma facility in NYC with a diverse patient population. Known for its excellence in patient care and innovation, Kings utilizes a Cook-Chill production system, serving more than 1,500 meals each day.

The Food Operations Manager 3 will oversee a team of approximately 90 union employees and 5 managers. The role requires a strong background in food & nutrition services and patient experience, with a focus on managing daily operations to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This leader will ensure food service excellence, compliance with health and safety regulations, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This is a great opportunity for a food service leader who thrives in a dynamic healthcare setting and is passionate about delivering quality service to patients while supporting operational excellence. At Sodexo, you'll find endless opportunities to grow your career while making a difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Direct and manage daily food & nutrition service operations, ensuring a seamless patient dining experience.
• Lead, coach, and develop a large team of union employees and frontline managers.
• Maintain compliance with hospital standards, Sodexo policies, and all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to support patient health and satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement in service quality, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

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 - 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.