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Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 1 to support our Food & Nutrition Services team at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, a respected acute care hospital located in Flushing, NY. This position is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Client Executive and managing a team of approximately 100 frontline employees.
The Food Operations Manager will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality food service delivery for patients, staff, and visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and regulatory compliance. 3-5 years management experience in healthcare food service strongly preferred
Why Choose Sodexo?
At Sodexo, we offer more than a job—we provide a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll join a global company dedicated to improving quality of life, supporting professional growth, and fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion.
Lead with purpose and inspire excellence.
Apply today to bring your food service expertise to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
Manage and develop a large team in a unionized healthcare environment, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DOH, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
Collaborate with clinical and culinary teams to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.
Drive operational efficiency, cost management, and service excellence.
Support staff development through training, performance evaluation, and mentoring.
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.
Demonstrated experience in patient services and team leadership within a union environment.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (HACCP, Joint Commission, DOH, etc.).
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage large-scale operations with a focus on efficiency and service excellence.
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.