**Unit Description**


**Is managing a large team is your superpower? Bring your talent to a new role at Sodexo.**


****$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS****


**Sodexo** is seeking a **General Manager 5 Food** for **North Oaks Hospital** in **Hammond, Louisiana.** **North Oaks Hospital** is a 300 bed facility and has won the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award two consecutive years and is nationally recognized for quality. Being the only Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited facility within a 7-parish radius and is home to one of five CARF-Certified Stroke Specialty Programs in Louisiana.


**The General Manager** will be responsible for department financials and daily operations of patient services, a retail cafe, and catering. This position will support a team of both salaried managers and frontline associates.


**We are looking for General Manager candidates who will:**


+ have oversight of day-to-day operations;

+ successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline staff;

+ deliver high quality food services including retail, catering and patient meal management operations;

+ achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

+ develop and maintain client and customer relationships (i.e., comfortable in c-suite settings where communication skills are imperative when serving as top level site management)

+ develop strategic plans;

+ ensure HACCP, regulatory and standards compliance;

+ have daily interaction with patients, their families and clinical team to ensure patient satisfaction;

+ create a positive environment;and/or

+ ensure Sodexo standards are met.


**Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:**


+ have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;


+ have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;

+ can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;

+ are enthusiastic and confident;

+ ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team;I

+ prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or

+ demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC), Sodexo Menu Graphics (SMG), Catetrax and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience. This does not apply to external candidates.


**Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.**


_Employees who work in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status as required by applicable law and/or client requirements._


**What We Offer**


Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.


**Position Summary**


Directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account.

Provides local leadership and strategic direction while developing team for new and emerging business solutions that sustain growth in the day to day operations.


Key Duties:

- Directs all contract services.

- Oversees management/administrative team who are responsible for special functions, cash control and payroll.

- Customer and client satisfaction

- Drives growth

- Financial management


**Qualifications & Requirements**


Basic Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience


Basic Management Experience - 5 years


Basic Functional Experience - 5 years


Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.


**Location** _US-LA-HAMMOND_


**System ID** _915152_


**Category** _Food Service_


**Relocation Type** _No_


**Employment Status** _Full-Time_


**Posted Range** _$79900 to $120890_