General Manager 5 - Food

Sodexo•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

Are you a seasoned Sodexo leader ready to drive excellence at one of the region's most respected community hospitals? Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 5-Food to lead food and nutrition operations at Greenwich Hospital, a proud member of the Yale New Haven Health System. As the General Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for food services, overseeing a comprehensive acute care operation in a 200+ bed facility. This is a high-visibility role requiring a leader who can balance superior patient dining with a sophisticated retail and catering program. Why this Role is Unique: Work-Life Balance: Primarily a Monday–Friday schedule, allowing you to lead a major account while maintaining your weekends. System Impact: Be a key player within the YNHHS network, collaborating with system-wide leadership. Professional Environment: Greenwich Hospital is known for its "boutique" feel and commitment to luxury-level service in a healthcare setting. You will inherit a robust management infrastructure, leading a talented team of 6–8 Sodexo Managers (including Retail, Executive Chef, Patient Services, and Patient Experience) and over 30 frontline staff. Key areas of oversight include: Main Retail Cafe: Featuring a modern Micro Market and diverse culinary offerings. Patient Dining: Delivering high-quality, "At Your Request" style patient nutrition. Catering Services: Managing high-end catering for hospital events and executive needs. 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.

Requirements

Proven Sodexo Leadership: Internal candidates who are deeply familiar with Sodexo’s systems (UFS, Gold Check, Market Connection) a plus (not required).
Healthcare Expertise: Extensive experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Executive Presence: Ability to build high-level relationships with hospital C-suite and clinical leadership.
Financial Acumen: Expert-level management of P&L, labor costs, and operational budgets.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years