General Manager 1 - Multi-Service

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 1, Multi-Service for Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus in Milford, CT. 

The Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus is one of two campuses for Bridgeport Hospital, a non-profit 501-bed acute care hospital that is part of Yale New Haven Health. Milford campus has a census of approximately 60-80 beds and specializes in emergency and walk-in services, joint replacement surgery, wound care, health education, and home care services. 

The General Manager 1, Multi-Service will be responsible for managing the food and EVS services at Milford campus. Milford's patient meal service provides bedside ordering with meal production completed on our main campus in Bridgeport, CT which is transported to Milford campus daily. Our amazing onsite team builds the patient trays, using re-thermal technology, heats and serves them to our patients. Opening February 2024, Milford campus will be offering a 24-hour cashless micro market with grab and go selections in addition to a made to order component, Monday - Friday for breakfast and lunch.

As the Sodexo contact for EVS services, this position will also be responsible for supporting the onsite Yale EVS leaders and frontline staff - working with Bridgeport EVS General Manager for any support needs.  

Responsibilities of this role will include:    

• managing a team of approximately 20 union employees
• working with unit financial reporting/budgets
• strategic planning and marketing
• training and development
• providing strategic support to the management and hourly team
• developing and maintaining positive client relationships
• HR functions
• scheduling
• cash management and control

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.

The successful candidate will possess:

• at least 4 years food management experience in healthcare
• union management experience
• a strong financial acumen
• a proven success in driving patient, retail customer and client satisfaction
• a solid working knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
• computer literacy
• excellent leadership, communication and customer service skills

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years