General Manager 5 - Food
Company: Sodexo
Location: Stanford
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Role Overview: Bring your leadership to one of the nation’s most
prestigious healthcare institutions. At Sodexo, we’re looking for a
dynamic General Manager 5 to oversee food service operations at
Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, CA . This is your opportunity to
make a meaningful impact on patient care by delivering exceptional
dining experiences, driving operational excellence, and leading a
high-performing team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Candidates must follow one of California’s approved pathways to
serve as a Director of Healthcare Foodservice—such as being a
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), a Registered Dietitian (RD), or
meeting other state-recognized qualifications. What You'll Do: Lead
large-scale operations: Oversee patient dining, retail food
services, and catering with a focus on quality and compliance.
Drive financial performance: Manage budgets, control costs, and
implement strategies to achieve operational and financial goals.
Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain strict adherence to
healthcare standards, food safety, and Sodexo policies. Enhance
patient experience: Collaborate with clinical teams to deliver
exceptional service that supports patient care and satisfaction.
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: Healthcare
leadership experience: 5 years managing food service in a hospital
or healthcare environment. Financial and operational expertise:
Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
Client and patient focus: Ability to build strong relationships and
deliver outstanding service in a clinical setting. Knowledge of
compliance standards: Familiarity with HACCP, Joint Commission, and
other healthcare regulations. Candidates must follow one of
California’s approved pathways to serve as a Director of Healthcare
Foodservice—such as being a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), a
Registered Dietitian (RD), or meeting other state-recognized
qualifications. 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 – 5 years Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years
Keywords: Sodexo, San Francisco , General Manager 5 - Food, Healthcare , Stanford, California
