General Manager 3 - Food
Job Description
Role Overview
Grow your career and make an impact where your leadership truly matters.
Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 3 to lead food and nutrition services at Adventist Health Rideout – Fountains, a healthcare-focused environment dedicated to delivering high-quality patient and resident experiences. Candidates must hold a CDM (Certified Dietary Manager), RD (Registered Dietitian), or other California-recognized dietary/food service certification in order to be considered for this role. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee all food service operations, including patient services, retail, and clinical nutrition
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards (including CDPH and Title 22 in California)
- Manage and develop a team of managers, supervisors, and frontline staff
- Drive patient and client satisfaction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Partner closely with clinical teams and facility leadership
- Manage budgets, financial performance, and cost controls
- Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and quality
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
- CDM (Certified Dietary Manager), RD (Registered Dietitian), or other California-recognized dietary/food service certification required
- Strong leadership experience in healthcare food service, senior living, or similar regulated environment
- Demonstrated success managing teams, operations, and financials
- Knowledge of California healthcare regulations and survey readiness
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- A passion for delivering exceptional service and improving outcomes
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 - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years