Patient Experience Manager 1

Sodexo; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welll

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE seeks a Patient Experience Manager 1 – Food to lead the patient dining team and drive exceptional service. You will focus on patient-centered care, rounding with patients, and partnering with clinical teams to ensure safe, consistent dining practices while coaching staff for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include managing people, evaluating performance, and guiding improvements based on patient satisfaction trends in a busy teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• Two years of management experience in a relevant setting.
• Related experience: 1 year in patient dining or healthcare ops.
• Healthcare environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance patient-centered care and service excellence.
• Rounding with patients, gathering feedback, and driving improvements.
• Partner with nursing, clinical teams, and support services to ensure safe, consistent service.
• Coach staff through audits, training, and process improvements; analyze satisfaction trends and act.

Skills

Patient experience

Team leadership

Food service operations

Food safety compliance

Coaching & training

Quality improvement

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Patient Dining Leadership Opportunity! Sodexo is seeking a Patient Experience Manager 1 – Food at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Lead operations at this 1,039-bed teaching hospital and Delaware’s only Level I trauma center.

Lead a talented patient dining team focused on creating positive experiences for patients through quality meals, compassionate service and attention to detail. Make a meaningful impact while advancing your leadership career with Sodexo.

About the job

Lead initiatives that enhance patient-centered care and service excellence by rounding with patients, gathering feedback, and driving improvements across the hospital. Partner with nursing, clinical teams, and support services to ensure safe, consistent service practices, and coach staff through audits, training, and process improvements. Analyze patient satisfaction trends to implement action plans and foster a culture of quality, safety, and exceptional service.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $65000 - $75000

What’s in it for you

• Directly impact patient and family experience across the organization.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical teams, dietitians, and support services leaders.
• Participate in patient rounding, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives.
• Influence the dining experience and overall care interactions through actionable insights.
• Drive culture change by promoting safety, service excellence, and staff development.
• Work with patient satisfaction data to implement meaningful improvements.
• Lead and influence frontline and interdisciplinary teams.

What you’ll bring

• Experience improving patient satisfaction within a healthcare environment.
• Experience rounding with patients, families, and clinical staff to gather feedback and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of food service operations, patient dining, and meal accuracy standards.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation compliance, and safe work practices.
• Experience coaching, training, and overseeing hourly staff in patient services and diet office functions.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 1 year

What we offer

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

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.