Food Operations Manager 2

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Role Overview

Sodexo is hiring a Food Operations Manager 2 at Sharp Coronado Hospital in Coronado, CA. This role will oversee patient dining, retail food services, and catering operations. Registered Dietitian (RD) candidates are strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Lead the delivery of high-quality food services across patient dining, retail outlets, and catering operations
• Drive performance to meet or exceed Sodexo and client financial goals and operational targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and customers, including confident communication in executive-level (C-suite) settings
• Develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and enhance service delivery
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Sodexo standards
• Engage daily with patients, families, and clinical teams to support satisfaction and promote a positive dining experience
• Registered Dietitian (RD) candidates are strongly preferred, bringing added expertise to patient-centered food and nutrition services

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 leadership skills with a strong track record of fostering employee engagement and collaboration across teams
• Culinary production experience with a solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining clear, professional communication and delivering exceptional customer service
• A commitment to driving team success and enhancing the impact of the food and nutrition department
• Strong organizational skills with the flexibility to adapt and take on evolving responsibilities
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credentials are highly preferred, bringing added value to patient-centered food service operations

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: Sodexo-29236417

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-31T11:48:29