General Manager 5 - Food

General Manager 5 At Stanford Hospital

Bring your leadership to one of the nation's most prestigious healthcare institutions. At Sodexo, we're looking for a dynamic General Manager 5 to oversee food service operations at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care by delivering exceptional dining experiences, driving operational excellence, and leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Candidates must follow one of California's approved pathways to serve as a Director of Healthcare Foodservicesuch as being a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), a Registered Dietitian (RD), or meeting other state-recognized qualifications.

What You'll Do

• Lead large-scale operations : Oversee patient dining, retail food services, and catering with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Drive financial performance : Manage budgets, control costs, and implement strategies to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance : Maintain strict adherence to healthcare standards, food safety, and Sodexo policies.
• Enhance patient experience : Collaborate with clinical teams to deliver exceptional service that supports patient care and satisfaction.

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

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience 5 years

Location US-CA-Palo Alto