General Manager

Food Service General Manager – Lead with Heart in Healthcare
Healthcare Dining Leadership

Are you a food service leader who's passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our healthcare team as a Food Service General Manager and take charge of a mission-driven kitchen that serves more than meals—it delivers care.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire the food service team to deliver high-quality meals and service
• Oversee daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety
• Collaborate with clinical staff to meet dietary needs and nutritional standards
• Ensure regulatory compliance (health codes, sanitation, HIPAA, etc.)
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relations, and performance metrics
• Foster a positive, efficient, and patient-centered kitchen culture

We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years of experience in food service management (healthcare or hospitality preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of dietary standards and food safety regulations
• Ability to lead a diverse team with empathy and accountability
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans
• Supportive, mission-focused environment
• A chance to lead with purpose and make a daily impact on patient care

About Us:
At Whitsons , we believe food is part of the healing process. As our General Manager, you'll guide a team dedicated to delivering safe, nutritious, and comforting meals to patients, staff, and visitors every day.

Apply now and bring your leadership to the table where it matters most- at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR
• Associate's degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant healthcare nutrition programs experience. OR
• High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years' experience in a healthcare environment.
• Must have a CDM Certificate or obtain within 60 days of hire

Certifications:

• ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
• Certified Dietary Manager Certificate

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.
• Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.

Other Qualifications, Experience:

• 3 years' experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required.
• Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food.
• Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of textured and specialized diets.
• Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
• Must be able to use "critical thinking" skills to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, residents and support staff.

• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.

Required Competencies:

• Communication
• Effectively write, present and