Hospital Food Operations Manager — Patient Dining Leader

Sodexo; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager 2 for Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital in Wilmington, NC. This leadership role focuses on daily culinary operations, delivering exceptional service to patients, visitors, and staff.

You will drive operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through team leadership, safety oversight, and strategic execution in a high-volume dining environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2–3 years of management experience.
• 2–3 years of related food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site food service operations daily.
• Lead, coach, and develop on-site teams.
• Drive operational performance and financial results.
• Ensure safety standards and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to meet contract goals.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

Service excellence

Operational planning

Culinary innovation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager 2 for Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital in Wilmington, NC. This leadership role focuses on daily culinary operations, delivering exceptional service to patients, visitors, and staff.

You will drive operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through team leadership, safety oversight, and strategic execution in a high-volume dining environment.