Food Service Manager 3

Sodexo is seeking an Food Services Manager 3 for Bridgton Hospital,  a small critical access hospital located in Bridgton, ME.  The manager will oversee a team of approximately 10 hourly employees serving patient meals, and supporting cafeteria retail food services.  In this role you will be a part of the Sodexo management team, reporting to the Food GM.  The schedule for this role is primarily Monday-Friday, with managers sharing a weekend rotations. 

Only 40-minutes from North Conway, New Hampshire and an hour from Portland, this delightful town is a great place to enjoy the best of living and working in Maine! 

Part of Central Maine Healthcare, Bridgton Hospital serves the town of Bridgton and surrounding areas in Maine as part of an integrated regional healthcare system committed to improved access and a uniform standard of care.

• manage all daily food operations through hourly and supervisory frontline associates
• maintain food and health & safety logs within Sodexo and hospital guidelines and requirements
• ensure trainings remain up to date for all hourly associates, for both Sodexo and hospital related trainings
• effectively mentor and develop the food services team
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
• cultivate effective interpersonal relationships with patients, customers, and clients in hospital

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.

• a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;
• experience leading and engaging a culinary and/or food services team
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits
• familiarity with Sodexo processes and systems (preferred, not required)

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.