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General Manager 4 - Food

Sodexo

WASHINGTON, DCJob$89–116K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$89–116K/yr
Location
WASHINGTON, DC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The General Manager 4 will oversee patient dining operations at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, directing service delivery, financial performance, regulatory standards, and partnerships with hospital administration. The role leads and develops teams, manages resources, and works to improve the patient experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Sodexo seeks food service management experience, leadership, financial expertise, and effective communication and collaboration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service ManagementLeadershipTeam BuildingEmployee RetentionStaff DevelopmentBudgetingCost ControlPerformance AnalysisCommunicationCollaborationClient Relationships

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Management Experience2+ Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

About the job

In this leadership role, you will oversee daily food service operations, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You’ll guide and develop your team while managing financial performance and building strong relationships with clients and customers to support sustained success.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $89250 per year - $115500 per year

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

  • Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.

  • Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.

  • Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.

  • Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.

  • Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.

  • Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.

  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on nutrition, customer care, and operational success.

What you’ll bring

Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 4 to oversee the patient dining department at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Bring your leadership, energy and passion for service to a fast-paced healthcare environment where every day makes a difference

In this executive role, you will direct total patient dining operations, manage high-volume financial budgets, uphold regulatory standards, and build collaborative partnerships with hospital administration to continually improve the patient experience.

  • Proven experience in food service management or directorship, preferably in large or complex settings.

  • Leadership skills with a track record of building positive team culture, employee retention, and staff development.

  • Solid financial expertise, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.

  • Hands-on, results-oriented approach with the skillset to support and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Management Experience: 2-5 years

  • Related Experience: 2-5 years

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.

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. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,016 open Food Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$89–116K/yr
  • US median$62–75K/yr524 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 51% above the US median midpoint ($68K) — in the top quarter of Food Service Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,016 open Food Service Manager jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Food Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (625 postings).
Education
30 of the 1,016 open Food Service Manager jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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