Grow your career with a team that shares your passion for food and service excellence.
Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 for NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter, a 200-bed Long Term Care and 165-bed Nursing Facility located in Upper Manhattan, New York, NY.
The Food Operations Manager 2 will report to the General Manager and be responsible for leading a team of approximately 37 union employees, including Food Service Supervisors and Patient Services Managers. This leadership role is integral to the success of a cook-chill patient dining program, offering both restaurant-style and in-room dining services to residents and patients.
This is not an entry-level position—we’re seeking a seasoned leader with a proven track record in healthcare food service management, preferably with experience in unionized environments and within hospital or long-term care settings.
Must be flexible to work varied shifts and every other weekend.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing daily oversight of food operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and service excellence
Leading, coaching, and developing frontline staff, supervisors, and managers to foster a high-performance culture
Overseeing onboarding, training, and ongoing development initiatives to ensure compliance and operational consistency
Collaborating closely with the Patient Services team to ensure a seamless dining experience that meets individual patient needs and exceeds expectations
Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting client satisfaction through responsive communication and high standards of service
Ensuring compliance with all Sodexo policies, local regulations, and food safety guidelines
Supporting operational goals, including labor management, cost control, and quality assurance
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Experience managing unionized teams in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Deep knowledge of food production systems, safety standards, and patient satisfaction strategies
Flexibility to work varied shifts and every other weekend
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 - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.