We, a hiring company, are seeking an experienced Senior Area General Manager - Food to lead daily operations for our client's food team at a renowned hospital located in Washington, DC. 

The hospital, a not-for-profit health system dedicated to caring for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, is recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. With a patient-first philosophy combining care, compassion, and clinical excellence, the hospital emphasizes customer service. As a 900-bed facility, the GM will oversee the entire Food & Nutrition operations, including patient meal services, retail, doctor's lounge, and catering.
If you possess extensive experience in a healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply now!
We seek candidates who will:

• Ensure day-to-day operations oversight, maintaining high-quality food service.
• Meet financial targets while nurturing client relationships and compliance with standards.
• Develop strategic plans and foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, healthcare GM experience, and union-management skills.
• Prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing needs.
• Possess proficiency in Food Management Systems and financial acumen.

Position Summary:

The Senior Area General Manager directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit, maintaining customer satisfaction and good public relations. They manage through managers and are accountable for the contract. As the senior-most person assigned to an account, they may have multiple clients and/or satellite locations.

Key Duties:

• Directs all contract services.
• Oversees management/administrative team responsible for special functions, cash control, and payroll.
• Drives customer and client satisfaction, as well as growth.
• Manages financial management operations.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of Functional & Management experience.
• Experience in food service management.
• General Manager Food & Nutrition leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience managing in a union environment.
• Experience in client relationship management and strong financial acumen.
• Experience managing teams responsible for special functions, cash control, and payroll.
• Experience in financial management.
• Experience delivering high-quality food service.
• Employees who work at the hospital are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and provide proof of vaccination.

Skills: Food & Nutrition, Food Service, Healthcare, Union Environment, Client Relationship, Cash Control, Payroll, Financial Management, Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Strong Operations, Finance, Patient, Retail, and Client Relations are essential for success in this role. A true commitment to Nursing Relationships and the Patient Experience is crucial. Staff development, engagement, and understanding of regulatory compliance in DC are valued.

Note: We are a hiring company and do not charge candidates. 

Requirements

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of Functional & Management experience.
• Experience in food service management.
• General Manager Food & Nutrition leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience managing in a union environment.
• Experience in client relationships and strong financial acumen.
• Experience in managing teams who are responsible for special functions, cash control and payroll.
• Experience in Financial management.
• Experience in Delivering high-quality food service.
• Employees who work at the hospital are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and provide proof of vaccination.

NICE TO HAVE

• Can demonstrate working knowledge of Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.