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Food Service Manager 2
Company : Sodexo
Location : Nashua, NH, 03060
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Role Overview
Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager 2 for St. Joseph Hospital located in Nashua, NH. St. Joseph Hospital, is part of Covenant Health, a not-for-profit Catholic health care system serving the greater Nashua area which includes 208 acute care beds. This position will report to the multi-service GM.
The Food Service Manager will oversee a team of client frontline employees working with various programs such as the Expressly for You patient services program, Retail within our cafeteria and micromart (coming soon). The hours for this role are primarily the M-F dayshift (approximately 9am-6pm), with minimal weekends required.
What You'll Do
- manage all daily food operations through hourly and supervisory frontline associates
- maintain food and health & safety logs within Sodexo and hospital guidelines and requirements
- ensure trainings remain up to date for all hourly associates, for both Sodexo and hospital related trainings
- effectively mentor and develop the food services team
- implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
- cultivate effective interpersonal relationships with patients, customers, and clients in hospital
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.
What You Bring
- strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;
- experience leading and engaging a culinary and/or food services team
- Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits
- familiarity with Sodexo processes and systems (preferred, not required)
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year
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Frequently asked questions
Managing food safety in a healthcare setting like St. Joseph Hospital requires strict adherence to HACCP protocols and regular health audits. The Food Service Manager 2 ensures compliance with both Sodexo and hospital guidelines, safeguarding patient nutrition and minimizing health risks through detailed logs and training updates.
Effective leadership in this role involves mentoring frontline associates, fostering team engagement, and driving innovation in retail and patient services. Strong interpersonal skills help in building rapport with patients and staff, while a solid culinary background supports quality food operations and smooth daily management.
Nashua’s healthcare environment demands familiarity with regional health codes and patient service expectations. The role integrates local community needs, with moderate weekend hours and a focus on catering to a Catholic health system’s values, differing from urban centers where food service managers might face faster-paced or more diverse clientele.
ServSafe certification is highly regarded, alongside knowledge of HACCP principles. Local healthcare employers, including Sodexo, often look for candidates with formal training in food safety and health compliance, ensuring readiness to handle hospital-specific standards and audits prevalent in the Nashua region.
Salaries for Food Service Manager 2 roles in Nashua generally range between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Benefits like 401(k), medical coverage, and tuition reimbursement supplement this, reflecting the competitive compensation landscape for food service management in healthcare.
Sodexo emphasizes ongoing training and mentorship within its Food Service Manager 2 positions, encouraging skill advancement through tuition reimbursement and leadership opportunities. The company’s culture values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where managers can expand their expertise while impacting patient and retail food experiences.
Balancing hospital patient needs with retail operations and upcoming initiatives like the micromart requires adaptability. Coordinating diverse teams, maintaining health compliance, and innovating in service delivery amidst a healthcare setting’s constraints pose distinctive challenges in this Sodexo-managed environment.
Daily priorities involve overseeing food production, ensuring health and safety standards, updating training for associates, and managing patient-focused programs. The role also includes fostering team development and implementing fresh ideas in cafeteria retail to enhance the overall food service experience in a hospital setting.
This role demands strategic oversight of multiple service streams, including patient catering and retail, requiring advanced team leadership and operational planning. Unlike typical supervisors, Food Service Manager 2s must integrate hospital policies with food service innovation, combining culinary expertise with healthcare compliance.