General Manager – Food & Nutrition Services

Role Overview

• Functions as the General Manager responsible for the oversight and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Regional Health Ministry's (RHM) Food & Nutrition Services (FANS) Department in a community hospital or single site setting
• Responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the department in a single campus environment
• Assists in development and management of preliminary program budgets in collaboration with THS Regional Managers and RHM stakeholders
• Works with all levels of senior leadership and management teams at RHMs and within the region
• Develops and implements effective cost reduction plans and implementation processes that support Trinity Health and RHM FANS goals, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures
• Ensures cost reduction targets and productivity improvement objectives are met, while cultivating service/product quality and customer satisfaction
• Ensures the Regional Manager, THS and RHM stakeholders are kept abreast of issues or problems impacting program efficiencies and effectiveness
• Attracts, develops and trains talent to ensure program quality, sustainability, long-term growth, and development
• Provides a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas
• Develops, implements and coordinates within the RHM: Standardization of policies and procedures related to FANS expense management and operations
• Provides fiduciary responsibility for RHM monthly outcome of FANS program profit and loss statement and works with local stakeholders and Regional Manager to prepare and submit program annual revenue and expense budgets

Requirements

• BA or BS degree preferred in institutional management, dietetics or equivalent degree
• Minimum of five years progressive experience in the field of dietetics or healthcare foodservice management or an equivalent combination of education and work experience such as Certified Dietary Manager certification (CDM) and 7 to 10 years progressive management experience
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, and team oriented culture
• Ability to develop methodologies for collecting and analyzing relevant data; to audit program processes; monitor quality; identify problems and their root causes, and make recommendations for improvement
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, planning, delegation, coaching, communication (verbal, written and interpersonal), and computer (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills; with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge conventional thinking at all levels of the organization
• A personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health
• Ability to be a self-starter and independent worker able to manage multiple conflicting priorities and demands
• Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and provide regular follow up to ensure objectives is met.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans