General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to creating a better everyday experience for individuals and communities worldwide. Known for delivering integrated facilities management, food service, and catering solutions, Sodexo serves a wide range of sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, and government institutions. With a strong commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and diversity, Sodexo is recognized for its innovative approaches to improving customer and employee experiences. The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Sodexo's operations emphasize fairness, respect, and opportunity to ensure both its employees and clients thrive in a supportive environment.

The opportunity at Women’s & Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, is for a General Manager 5 – Food, an executive leadership role responsible for overseeing food operations in a demanding healthcare setting. This position is critical due to the hospital’s significant retail food volume and the promising potential to expand the catering business. The successful candidate will lead with strategy and execution excellence while ensuring top-tier client engagement. They will be responsible for operational management, financial oversight, team development, and delivering superior service in line with healthcare industry standards.

The General Manager will provide high-profile leadership to manage and grow food services, including retail and catering components. This involves oversight of daily operations, maintaining financial health through budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures, and fostering a collaborative, accountable team culture. The position also demands a visible and engaged leadership style, promoting continuous improvement initiatives and consistency in service delivery. Candidates with strong financial acumen, expertise in food service leadership, and experience navigating the complexities of a healthcare environment will find this role rewarding.

Sodexo offers a compensation package that reflects the candidate’s education, relevant experience, skills, and training. This role provides competitive salary potential combined with comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being and career growth. The company’s benefits include medical, dental, and vision care; a 401(k) plan with matching contributions; paid time off; company holidays; and tuition reimbursement opportunities for career advancement. Sodexo genuinely invests in its workforce to empower continual development and success.

This role is ideal for a polished and strategic food service leader who thrives in a high-volume retail environment, preferably within healthcare. Experience with Sodexo systems, standards, and client expectations is a plus. The successful candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills with an executive presence, the ability to build relationships, and a proven track record of revenue growth focusing on retail innovation and catering business expansion. This pivotal leadership position at Women’s & Infants Hospital offers the chance to make a substantial impact on food service quality and business performance while contributing positively to patient and client satisfaction in a respected healthcare facility.