Retail Manager

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