General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo•New York, NY

About The Position

Lead the Largest Sodexo Healthcare Contract with a Plant-Based Focus Are you ready to lead at the highest level and make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 5 – Food Services to oversee food and nutrition operations at NYC Health + Hospitals / Woodhull, a 250-bed acute care facility located in Brooklyn, New York. This role supports one of Sodexo’s largest healthcare contracts nationwide and plays a key role in advancing innovative, plant-based and wellness-focused dining programs. As the General Manager 5, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all food service operations while serving as a primary point of contact for hospital leadership. You will lead, mentor, and engage a union workforce of approximately 40 employees, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional dining experience for patients, staff, and visitors. This is a highly visible role requiring strong client engagement, operational expertise, and a passion for improving health through sustainable, nutritious food. Why Join Sodexo? At Sodexo, we believe food is more than nourishment — it’s a powerful tool for healing and well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead within a prestigious healthcare system, influence plant-based innovation at scale, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Ready to Lead the Charge? Apply today to join Sodexo at NYC Health + Hospitals / Woodhull and help shape the future of healthcare food service in the heart of Brooklyn.

Requirements

5+ years of General Manager–level experience in healthcare food service
Proven success managing unionized teams
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and labor models
Demonstrated ability to drive employee engagement and retention
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
Passion for health, wellness, and sustainable food initiatives
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Responsibilities

Lead daily food service operations across patient, retail, and catering services
Champion innovative plant-based and wellness-driven menu programs
Manage financial performance, budgets, labor, and cost controls
Foster strong relationships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders
Lead, coach, and develop a unionized workforce, promoting engagement and accountability
Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and Sodexo standards
Drive patient satisfaction, service excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives