Unit Description:

Sodexo is seeking an Food Services Manager  2 for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, a 365 bed community hospital located in Montclair, NJ.  The manager will oversee a team serving patient meals, and supporting cafeteria retail.  In this role you will be a part of the Sodexo management team, reporting to the Food GM.  The schedule for this role is primarily Monday-Friday, however may include some weekends and evening shifts.  At this locaiton, parking and meals are free for employees. 

The successful candidate will:

manage all daily food operations through hourly and supervisory frontline associates

maintain food and health & safety logs within Sodexo and hospital guidelines and requirements

ensure trainings remain up to date for all hourly associates, for both Sodexo and hospital related trainings

effectively mentor and develop the food services team

implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services

cultivate effective interpersonal relationships with patients, customers, and clients in hospital

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

a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;

experience leading and engaging a culinary and/or food services team

Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits

familiarity with Sodexo processes and systems (preferred, not required)

Learn more about the facility here:  #

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.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. .

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent     

Basic Management Experience - 1 year 

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