General Manager 6 - Food and Nutrition Services
Job Description
Job Description
General Manager 6 Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Washington, DC
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Experience Level: Mid-Senior | Minimum 5 Years Required
Education: Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience)
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Position Overview
A premier opportunity is available for a seasoned food service leader to join a major 900-bed hospital in the heart of Washington, DC. As General Manager 6 Food and Nutrition Services, youll oversee comprehensive food and nutrition operations including patient meal services, retail, doctors lounge, and catering for a flagship health system.
This role demands a results-driven professional with experience in healthcare food services, client relationship management, and a passion for patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
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Direct daily operations for Food & Nutrition Services across multiple service lines.
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Lead high-performing teams to achieve operational, financial, and service excellence.
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Oversee compliance with all applicable regulatory and food safety standards.
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Manage departmental budgets and align performance with client expectations.
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Drive service innovation and enhance the patient and guest experience.
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Foster strong nursing and medical team relationships to support quality outcomes.
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Mentor and develop managers and frontline staff to ensure team engagement and retention.
Required Experience & Qualifications
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Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in healthcare food service.
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Demonstrated ability to lead complex operations, with a focus on retail, catering, and patient dining.
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Strong understanding of regulatory compliance (especially DC-specific regulations).
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Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and deliver against KPIs.
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Skilled in team leadership, client engagement, and strategic planning.
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Effective communicator and collaborative leader with strong customer service focus.
Preferred Attributes
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Background working in large hospitals or multi-site health systems.
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Familiarity with Company Standards or similar enterprise food service models.
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Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.
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Demonstrated commitment to nursing relationships and improving patient experience scores.
This is a dynamic leadership role for a results-oriented professional ready to lead a flagship food & nutrition program. If you're passionate about patient service, clinical partnerships, and operational excellence, this opportunity is for you.