General Manager 6 - Food and Nutrition Services

globalplacementfirm; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

globalplacementfirm seeks a seasoned General Manager 6 Food and Nutrition Services in Washington, DC, to oversee patient meals, retail, doctors lounge, and catering for a flagship hospital.

You will lead diverse teams, ensure regulatory compliance, manage multi-million-dollar budgets, and partner with nursing and medical teams to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in healthcare food service.
• Experience leading complex operations in retail, catering, and patient dining.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, including DC-specific regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and deliver KPIs.
• Skilled in team leadership, client engagement, and strategic planning.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations for Food & Nutrition Services across multiple service lines.
• Lead high-performing teams to achieve operational, financial, and service excellence.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and food safety standards.
• Manage departmental budgets and align performance with client expectations.
• Drive service innovation and enhance patient and guest experience.
• Foster strong nursing and medical team relationships to support quality outcomes.
• Mentor and develop managers and frontline staff to ensure engagement and retention.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Manager 6 Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Washington, DC
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Experience Level: Mid-Senior | Minimum 5 Years Required
Education: Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience)
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Position Overview

A premier opportunity is available for a seasoned food service leader to join a major 900-bed hospital in the heart of Washington, DC. As General Manager 6 Food and Nutrition Services, youll oversee comprehensive food and nutrition operations including patient meal services, retail, doctors lounge, and catering for a flagship health system.

This role demands a results-driven professional with experience in healthcare food services, client relationship management, and a passion for patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations for Food & Nutrition Services across multiple service lines.

• Lead high-performing teams to achieve operational, financial, and service excellence.

• Oversee compliance with all applicable regulatory and food safety standards.

• Manage departmental budgets and align performance with client expectations.

• Drive service innovation and enhance the patient and guest experience.

• Foster strong nursing and medical team relationships to support quality outcomes.

• Mentor and develop managers and frontline staff to ensure team engagement and retention.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in healthcare food service.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex operations, with a focus on retail, catering, and patient dining.

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance (especially DC-specific regulations).

• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and deliver against KPIs.

• Skilled in team leadership, client engagement, and strategic planning.

• Effective communicator and collaborative leader with strong customer service focus.

Preferred Attributes

• Background working in large hospitals or multi-site health systems.

• Familiarity with CompanyStandards or similar enterprise food service models.

• Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.

• Demonstrated commitment to nursing relationships and improving patient experience scores.

This is a dynamic leadership role for a results-oriented professional ready to lead a flagship food & nutrition program. If you're passionate about patient service, clinical partnerships, and operational excellence, this opportunity is for you.