Food Service Manager 1

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager 1 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This 933-bed tertiary-care hospital is part of a leading regional health system. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Join a leadership role overseeing multi-functional food service operations with a focus on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance. This position supports revenue and profit goals through disciplined execution of programs, safety standards, and daily operational oversight while fostering an engaged and well-supported team. The role focuses on completing specific tasks and projects as an individual contributor, contributing directly through skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food service operations while supporting quality, safety, and an exceptional experience for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Drive operational excellence through execution of standard processes and performance metrics.
• Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Build trusted client relationships while supporting account growth and profitability.
• Develop leadership skills through coaching, delegation, and team engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Food service management experience with focus on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and forecasting.
• Experience using automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience supporting quality, patient satisfaction, and service delivery across operations.
• Proven success coaching teams, providing feedback, and supporting compliance and engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-1 years of related experience

Pay

Pay range: $20.39 per hour - $26.39 per hour

Benefits

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.