Food Service Manager 2

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager 2 to support Wentworth‑Douglas Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire. This role is ideal for restaurant or food service managers who are looking for a more stable career path, improved work‑life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference in a fast‑growing healthcare environment.

At Sodexo, we believe food is a vital part of healing. Our teams deliver exceptional food and service experiences that enhance the health, comfort, and overall experience of patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

Sodexo provides integrated services across healthcare including food and nutrition, retail dining, environmental services, facilities management, healthcare technology management, and patient experience solutions. Team members at our healthcare sites play a critical role in supporting patient well‑being and satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Create and deliver welcoming café and food service experiences for patients, visitors, and hospital staff each day
• Ensure high‑quality food service execution across assigned retail and/or non‑retail operations
• Lead, mentor, develop, and retain a tenured frontline staff of 35
• Direct daily operations focused on food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee multiple retail food operations that may include branded concepts, ensuring teams have the tools, equipment, and resources needed to succeed
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, regulatory, safety, and sanitation requirements
• Support operational goals by managing labor, inventory, and supplies efficiently

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.

What You Bring

• 1-2 years experience in food service or restaurant management, preferably in healthcare 
• Demonstrated ability tolead and engage frontline teams
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to balance operational priorities
• Experience with cash handling, inventory/purchasing management, and food safety standards
• Comfortable working in afast‑paced, patient‑focused setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, and team members

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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year