Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 3

Role Overview:

Sodexo is seeking a driven and experienced Environmental Services Operations Manager 3 to support Hoag Hospital in Irvine, CA . In this leadership role, you’ll oversee environmental services operations in a fast-paced healthcare setting, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and patient satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong operations leader—whether from healthcare or hospitality—who excels at managing large teams, thrives under high expectations, and leads with accountability and purpose. This position primarily supports the Irvine location with occasional coverage in Newport Beach and requires flexibility for a 2nd shift schedule. What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 50–100 associates and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence
• Oversee daily EVS operations including staffing models, schedule creation, task delegation, and quality inspections to ensure regulatory and Sodexo standards are met
• Conduct routine rounding, evaluate the environment of care, and partner with team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Prepare and deliver weekly performance reports, track key metrics, and lead special projects while maintaining a visible, hands-on leadership presence

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:

• 3+ years of leadership experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or hospitality operations (healthcare experience strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams in high-demand, service-driven environments with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work a 2nd shift schedule and support multiple locations as business needs require
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a focus on operational excellence, team development, and delivering outstanding client and patient experiences

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of work experience in Housekeeping, Environmental or Custodial Services