Manager, Food and Beverage, Great Shots

Sanford Health stands as the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and ensuring access to world-class care throughout America's heartland. Known for its commitment to excellence, Sanford Health operates numerous facilities offering comprehensive medical services, ranging from primary care to specialized treatments. Among its diverse operations is a focus on providing quality food and beverage services within its venues to complement patient and visitor experiences. This reflects Sanford's holistic approach to health and wellbeing, recognizing that nutritional services are integral to the overall care environment.

The featured role is Manager, Food and Beverage, located at the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, SD. This full-time position involves overseeing the management, budgeting, and daily operations of a designated foodservice venue and catering services. The Manager ensures not only maximum profitability but also exceptional service standards that align with Sanford Health’s reputation for quality and patient-centered care. Responsibilities include organizing, directing, and evaluating food and beverage services, recruiting and training staff, and handling shift scheduling to ensure seamless operations.

This position requires a comprehensive approach to management including inventory oversight, cost control, menu design, and product pricing. The Manager maintains collaborative relationships with sales departments to optimize business outcomes and with other departments to coordinate event needs and service delivery. The role demands strong leadership skills to build and mentor a capable team, cultivate positive relationships with members and guests, and maintain high standards of sanitation and equipment maintenance. Being present on the floor during busy periods and performing operational duties like opening and closing the facility underline the hands-on nature of this leadership position.

Sanford Health requires a Bachelor's degree in food service or hospitality management for this role, alongside a minimum of six years’ experience centered on food and beverage services within the hospitality industry. Candidates must be at least 21 years old to fulfill age requirements for this position. In return, Sanford offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance support. The organization’s inclusive culture values diversity and provides accommodations as needed for applicants with disabilities.

Joining Sanford Health as Manager, Food and Beverage provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on the nutritional and social wellbeing of health system members and visitors in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and strives to maintain best-in-class operational standards while fostering a positive and productive team culture. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on management, offering professional growth and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a premier healthcare system focused on innovation and community health.