Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Growth, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Forecasting, Customer Experience, Facilities Management, Food Services, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Profit & Loss, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Retail Operations, Revenue Growth, Service Delivery, Team Building, Team Player
LOCATION
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island
POSTED
30+ days ago
Role Overview:
Sodexo is seeking an experienced General Manager 5 – Food to provide executive leadership for food operations at Women’s & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI. This is a high‑profile healthcare environment with significant retail volume and a strong opportunity to expand and grow the catering business. The successful candidate will be a polished, strategic leader who excels in operational execution, team development, client engagement, and financial performance within a healthcare setting.
What You'll Do:
Provide general oversight and leadership for assigned operations, ensuring effective execution of business goals
Support financial performance through basic budgeting, forecasting, and cost-awareness practices
Foster a positive, professional work environment that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and service excellence
Partner with internal stakeholders to support operational consistency and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure services are delivered in alignment with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Maintain a visible leadership presence and support team engagement and development effortsIdentify opportunities for operational efficiencies and enhanced service delivery
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:
Proven experience as a General Manager or senior food service leader in a high‑volume retail environment
Healthcare food service experience strongly preferred, with working knowledge of patient, retail, and catering operations
Sodexo experience preferred, with familiarity in company systems, standards, and client expectations
Demonstrated success in revenue growth, particularly catering and retail innovation
Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, labor optimization, and budget management
Executive presence with excellent communication, relationship‑building, and leadership skills
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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience – 5 years Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years
About the Company
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Sodexo
Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years
Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.
Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.