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Retail Manager 2
Company : Sodexo
Location : Livingston, NJ, 07039
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Role Overview
Support healing with every transaction.
Sodexo is seeking a versatile and people-focused Retail Manager 2 to lead operations across two locations at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ — the Melichioree Cancer Center and the main hospital campus. This is a newly created position supporting a recent outpatient center sale, with a long-standing client relationship at the hospital spanning over 40 years.
Why Join Sodexo?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a dual-site retail operation in a high-impact healthcare setting — without direct patient dining responsibilities. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, driving innovation and service excellence in a role that blends corporate-style retail with mission-driven care.
What You'll Do
Oversee daily retail food service operations across the cancer center and provide additional support at hospital cafeteria when needed
Train and support retail programs including grab-and-go, micro-market, and full cafeteria service
Manage a union team of 20–30 Sodexo employees (3 at the cancer center, 20–30 when assisting at the hospital)
Support catering services as needed on the hospital side
Ensure strong client interaction and service excellence
Flex schedule: every other weekend and holidays, with hours ranging from early lunch to dinner coverage (must be flexible)
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
Experience managing retail food operations and union staff
Strong people leadership and POS system knowledge in retail
Ability to flex between outpatient and hospital settings
Background in corporate or healthcare-adjacent environments preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills
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 - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year
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Frequently asked questions
Handling retail management within healthcare, like at Sodexo's Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, involves balancing customer service with a mission-driven atmosphere. Unlike standard retail, it requires sensitivity to patient and staff needs, flex scheduling, and coordinating operations across clinical and cafeteria spaces, blending retail efficiency with compassionate service.
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills are vital when managing unionized staff in Livingston. A Retail Manager 2 must foster collaboration, ensure compliance with labor agreements, and motivate a diverse team across multiple sites, while adapting to healthcare-adjacent environments and union dynamics.
Yes, this position offers valuable experience managing dual-site retail operations, union teams, and healthcare-related retail services. The skills acquired here can open doors to senior retail management, operations leadership, or specialty retail roles, especially within corporate or healthcare sectors.
While not always mandatory, certifications in retail management, food safety, or hospitality can enhance candidacy. In Livingston's healthcare retail scene, knowledge of POS systems, union labor relations, and flexible scheduling are highly valued by employers like Sodexo.
Livingston's proximity to larger metro areas makes its retail management job market moderately competitive, particularly for specialized roles in healthcare. Employers seek candidates with both retail expertise and adaptability to dual-site, unionized environments, raising the bar for applicants.
Sodexo's Retail Manager 2 role stands out by combining corporate retail management with mission-driven healthcare service. Managing operations at two medical center locations with union teams offers a distinct leadership challenge not commonly found in typical retail manager jobs.
Retail Manager 2 positions in Livingston typically offer salaries between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience and education. Sodexo aligns pay equitably, factoring in relevant management expertise and healthcare retail knowledge within their comprehensive benefits package.
Sodexo encourages flexibility by scheduling Retail Managers every other weekend and holidays, with varied shifts from lunch to dinner. This approach helps managers balance personal commitments while ensuring consistent leadership coverage across their healthcare retail locations.
Managing two distinct sites involves juggling different customer needs, coordinating staff across locations, and adapting services from grab-and-go to full cafeteria operations. The manager must ensure seamless service while maintaining high standards in a sensitive healthcare environment.
Yes, Sodexo offers career growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. These initiatives empower Retail Managers to upgrade skills, stay current with retail trends, and advance their careers within the company’s healthcare-adjacent retail operations.