Senior Area Support Manager

Are you an expert in food service operations with a sharp focus on regulatory compliance? Sodexo is looking for a Senior Area Support Manager to lead food service operations for the Sharp HealthCare System in San Diego, CA. In this critical role, you’ll ensure strict adherence to industry standards, including TJC, CMS, and Title 22, while overseeing daily operations across retail, catering, and patient meal management. If you’re a seasoned leader with a passion for compliance, operational excellence, and driving team success, this is the opportunity to make a real impact in a highly regulated environment.

• collaborate with the implementation and management of Sodexo’s meal service program and menu management system;
• foster a culture of learning that promotes career growth and professional development; 
• proactively seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders that is integral to moving efforts of the department forward;
• drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects; and/or
• provide nutrition care to a variety of patient units as needed.

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.

• be a Registered Dietitian with acute care experience and demonstrate a great clinical knowledge base;
• have proven supervisory or management experience with an aptitude for program growth and development;
• demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills; and/or
• have experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, and establishing and maintaining standards of care.

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 in dietetics, food management, or related field

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of work experience in health care clinical management of outpatient services, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitian.