General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Is managing a large team your superpower? Bring your leadership talent to Sodexo and make an impact where it matters most.
Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 5 – Food to lead operations at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, the largest campus within the Lehigh Valley Health Network, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This 1,227-bed flagship facility represents one of the most dynamic and high-profile healthcare environments in the region.
Allentown is the fastest-growing major city in Pennsylvania and conveniently located just a short drive from Philadelphia.
This is a highly visible executive leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, patient satisfaction, and client partnership across a large, complex healthcare food service operation.

Requirements

• Strong culinary production background in a high-volume healthcare or institutional setting
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large teams in complex operations
• Expertise in food safety, sanitation compliance, and regulatory standards
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and interpreting performance reports
• Menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Proficiency in computer systems, reporting tools, and operational software
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of daily food service operations (patient services and retail)
• Lead and develop a large, multi-layered management team and frontline workforce
• Deliver high-quality food service and exceptional patient/customer experience
• Achieve company and client financial targets, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance service, quality, and operational performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with Sodexo standards, HACCP, regulatory, and safety protocols

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive