PATIENT SERVICES & EXPERIENCE MANAGER, FOOD & NUTRITION (HOSPITAL/HEALTHCARE)
Compass GroupAbout the role
Salary:
Other Forms of Compensation:
Sign on bonus of $2,500!
TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.
The Patient Services & Experience Manager plays a key leadership role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Food & Nutrition Services department at a hospital, with a strong focus on enhancing the patient’s experience. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered service delivery, overseeing patient meal operations, and leading training initiatives that promote service excellence and proper etiquette during patient interactions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, service-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about improving the patient’s journey through hospitality and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of patient food services, ensuring timely and accurate meal delivery aligned with dietary requirements.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the patient experience through improved communication, service standards, and staff training.
- Collect and analyze patients' feedback and satisfaction data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement action plans to address service gaps and elevate patient satisfaction scores.
- Conduct training sessions for frontline staff on patients' interaction, communication etiquette, and service recovery.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure seamless coordination and consistent service delivery.
- Handle patients' concerns and complaints with professionalism, working toward timely and effective resolution.
- Promote a culture of compassion, accountability, and service excellence across the department.
- Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory standards.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain strong interdepartmental relationships.
- Supervise and develop a team of supervisors and frontline associates, fostering professional growth and engagement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of food service management experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting
- Experience managing patient-facing teams and training staff in service excellence
- Strong understanding of patients' dietary needs, food safety, and sanitation protocols
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian (RD) a plus
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in food service, Nutrition, Hospitality, or related field a plus
- Proven leadership and coaching skills with the ability to inspire and empower teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Proficient in scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and budget management
- ServSafe® Certification required
- Familiarity with regulatory standards and patient care protocols in acute care settings
- Ability to lead by example and cultivate a culture of accountability and compassion
- Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
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