Hospital Patient Dining Services Lead

Sodexo; Hasland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Patient Services Manager to lead the patient dining service at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will oversee a large, diverse team, manage budgets, and ensure safe, high-quality catering that supports patient wellbeing.

Work closely with General Manager and clinical stakeholders to drive service excellence and compliance. This role requires strong people leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Food Safety and Hygiene and Health and Safety.
• Experience in training and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large catering operation, ensuring high quality service delivery and budget targets.
• Take full responsibility for budgets, labour costs, stock levels and food wastage.
• Lead, motivate and develop teams, including recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.
• Drive patient and service user satisfaction and continuously improve service standards.

Skills

People leadership

Budget management

Catering operations

Food safety

Education

NVQ Healthcare Support Services

BICSc

CPSS

HND in Hotel, Catering or Institutional Management

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Patient Services Manager to lead the patient dining service at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will oversee a large, diverse team, manage budgets, and ensure safe, high-quality catering that supports patient wellbeing.

Work closely with General Manager and clinical stakeholders to drive service excellence and compliance. This role requires strong people leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences.