Operation Manager

Job Summary:

The Hospital Food Service Project Manager oversees food service projects and operations within a healthcare facility, ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, cost-effective, and high-quality food services to patients, staff, and visitors. This role manages project planning, implementation, budgeting, compliance, and coordination among food service, clinical, and administrative teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee food service projects, including kitchen renovations, equipment upgrades, menu implementation, technology adoption, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved on schedule and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and operational challenges.

Food Service Operations

• Collaborate with food service managers, dietitians, and healthcare professionals to ensure food services meet patient nutritional requirements.
• Support the implementation of patient-centered meal service programs.
• Evaluate and improve food production, distribution, and delivery systems.
• Ensure continuity of food services during project transitions.

Budget and Resource Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets and resource allocations.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, supplies, and contracted services.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract performance.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and hospital policies.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor food service performance indicators and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross-functional project teams and facilitate collaboration among departments.
• Communicate project objectives, status updates, and outcomes to hospital leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide training and change-management support for new processes and systems.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in healthcare food service management, hospitality operations, project management, or a related area.
• Project management certification
• Knowledge of hospital food service operations, clinical nutrition requirements, and food safety regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Perks & Benefits

• Nearby public transport
• Personal leave