Job Description

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Food & Nutrition General Manager 4 to lead food service and dining operations at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, the largest private behavioral health facility in San Diego and a valued partner within the Sharp HealthCare system This leader will bring a hands-on, accountable approach to managing hospital food operations while inspiring teams, elevating patient satisfaction, and ensuring full regulatory compliance in a licensed California healthcare environment. Candidates must be a Certified Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian or Meet one of the other California requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead all aspects of food and nutrition services, including patient meal operations, tray line efficiency, retail or café services (if applicable), and overall service excellence
• Drive patient satisfaction and clinical collaboration through consistent quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with California Title 22, TJC standards, and all applicable state and local health regulations
• Develop, coach, and hold staff accountable while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence

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 experience in hospital or healthcare food service operations, ideally within an acute or behavioral health setting
• Hands-on, operationally focused leadership style with the ability to manage complexity and drive results
• Strong knowledge of California healthcare food service regulations, including Title 22, TJC, and health code requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage operational performance, and partner effectively with hospital stakeholders
• Candidates must be a Certified Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian or Meet one of the other California requirements.

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience – 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 5 years