Retail Dining Manager
Sodexo, Camden, NJ, United States
Role Overview:
Join a team that embraces your passion for working with people — mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals while delivering exceptional service in a healthcare environment.
Sodexo
is seeking a
Retail Dining Manager
for
Cooper University Hospital , a 635-bed academic medical center and the leading health system in
South Jersey . Cooper provides comprehensive primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care services across a dynamic healthcare campus.
This leader will oversee multiple retail outlets, including a main cafeteria, four coffee kiosks, and grab-and-go concepts. The ideal candidate is a hands-on retail operator with healthcare experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and is driven to increase sales, elevate service, and develop strong frontline teams. Note:
A valid driver’s license is required (weekly travel between retail locations). What You'll Do:
Lead and develop approximately 32 frontline team members
Oversee daily operations across the cafeteria, coffee kiosks, and additional retail outlets
Ensure employees have proper equipment, inventory, and resources to meet operational standards
Drive brand standards compliance and fully implement required retail programs and tools
Manage cash handling processes and daily financial controls
Oversee department HACCP and safety programs to maintain regulatory compliance
Implement frontline training programs and support team development
Manage opening and closing procedures across retail operations
Monitor daily operational standards, productivity, and sales performance
Utilize data analytics and Sodexo retail programs to drive revenue growth
Partner with hospital leadership to maintain strong client relationships
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:
Healthcare food service experience (required)
Strong retail leadership experience in multi-outlet environments
Proven ability to manage and motivate large frontline teams
Strong culinary knowledge and operational food service background
Experience with HACCP, food safety, and regulatory compliance
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience with POS systems, digital signage, and retail reporting tools
Proficiency in computer systems and data analytics
Strong client-facing communication skills
Focus on increasing sales and enhancing customer satisfaction
Prior Sodexo experience preferred
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 - Associate's Degree
or equivalent experience Minimum
Management Experience - 2 years Minimum
Functional Experience – 1 year of work experience in concessions, retail sales, or store operations
Join a team that embraces your passion for working with people — mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals while delivering exceptional service in a healthcare environment.
Sodexo
is seeking a
Retail Dining Manager
for
Cooper University Hospital , a 635-bed academic medical center and the leading health system in
South Jersey . Cooper provides comprehensive primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care services across a dynamic healthcare campus.
This leader will oversee multiple retail outlets, including a main cafeteria, four coffee kiosks, and grab-and-go concepts. The ideal candidate is a hands-on retail operator with healthcare experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and is driven to increase sales, elevate service, and develop strong frontline teams. Note:
A valid driver’s license is required (weekly travel between retail locations). What You'll Do:
Lead and develop approximately 32 frontline team members
Oversee daily operations across the cafeteria, coffee kiosks, and additional retail outlets
Ensure employees have proper equipment, inventory, and resources to meet operational standards
Drive brand standards compliance and fully implement required retail programs and tools
Manage cash handling processes and daily financial controls
Oversee department HACCP and safety programs to maintain regulatory compliance
Implement frontline training programs and support team development
Manage opening and closing procedures across retail operations
Monitor daily operational standards, productivity, and sales performance
Utilize data analytics and Sodexo retail programs to drive revenue growth
Partner with hospital leadership to maintain strong client relationships
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:
Healthcare food service experience (required)
Strong retail leadership experience in multi-outlet environments
Proven ability to manage and motivate large frontline teams
Strong culinary knowledge and operational food service background
Experience with HACCP, food safety, and regulatory compliance
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience with POS systems, digital signage, and retail reporting tools
Proficiency in computer systems and data analytics
Strong client-facing communication skills
Focus on increasing sales and enhancing customer satisfaction
Prior Sodexo experience preferred
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 - Associate's Degree
or equivalent experience Minimum
Management Experience - 2 years Minimum
Functional Experience – 1 year of work experience in concessions, retail sales, or store operations