Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

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 large or sizeable multi-hospital setting. The Senior Manager of Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the department in a multi-site or health system 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. Leads by exemplifying the mission, vision and values of Trinity Health and the Regional Health Ministry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, supports and endorses senior leadership decisions, goals, objectives, and strategies.

Oversees the day-to-day management of the RHM's FANS department and ensures program service support objectives are met. Provides a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas. Provides operational and technical support to RHM stakeholders, managers, and System Office in support of the overall management of FANS programs.  Develops, implements and coordinates within the RHM:

• Standardization of policies and procedures related to FANS expense management and operations.
• Implementation of core program systems (Menus, Food Formularies, Cleaning Practices, auditing tools, competencies, etc.)

Ensures short and long-term regional financial objectives stay on course and drives initiatives with RHM teams that contribute to THS program short and long-term operational excellence.

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. Participates in monthly budget reviews with the Regional Manager and RHM stakeholders to identify budget variances; and prepares related reports for senior management review. 

Keeps Regional Manager, THS informed of issues affecting program costs, service capabilities, effectiveness and efficiencies, as well as issues noted during Performance Improvement audits. Presents findings and recommendations for improvement to the Regional Manager.

Meets with direct reports and support staff, as required, to review overall operations goals/objectives, to address shortfalls and open issues, and to encourage open dialogue for suggested process improvements. Reviews subsequent FY goals/objectives and related strategic plans as defined by the Regional Manager, THS and RHM Stakeholders; outlines expectations, accountabilities, and measurables used in determining success.

Develops and administers Program Quality Evaluations and reviews Customer Satisfaction Survey scores for discrepancies and overall customer satisfaction for Hospitality Services. Prepares Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) where necessary to resolve customer satisfaction issues and address program quality deficiencies.

Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, counsels, and supervises staff; handles disciplinary actions. Reviews and approves expense reports and holds direct reports accountable to Trinity Health and THS policies and procedures.  Reviews hiring justifications to ensure financial cost saving merit. 

Ensures timely completion of annual performance appraisals; addresses colleague problems and issues related to their work or environment. Fosters the development of diverse teams at all levels as appropriate and outlines annual skills development, career growth opportunities, and improvement objectives with direct reports. Establishes and monitors progress on objectives and takes the necessary actions to resolve and prevent recurring issues. Provides the necessary leadership and oversight in cases