Retail Food Service Manager 2 - Sodexo

Sodexo is currently seeking a Retail Food Service Manager 2 forthe largest Lehigh Valley Hospital location Cedar Crest (1,227 beds) located in Allentown, PA. Allentown is the fastest growing major city in Pennsylvania and just a short drive away from the "City of Brotherly Love", Philadelphia, PA.

TheRetail Food Service Manager 2 manages all aspects of both front and back of the house retail operations including menu/recipe adherence, inventory, staff training and development. This position will work collaboratively and support a team of Sodexo team of frontline associates. This role will be responsible for Sodexo retail standards, cash controls and FMS.

If you have large volume retail experience you are encouraged to apply now!

The successful candidate will:

• utilize Sodexo operational standards and solutions to ensure consistency, efficiency and quality in the delivery of catering offering to the client;
• own and drive the operational excellence of the catering department and communicates a clear sense of strategy and purpose;
• develop and execute catering initiatives to drive sales growth and achieve catering revenue forecasts;
• clearly set roles and expectations for the team;
• monitor team performance and provide regular coaching/feedback;
• reward and recognize employees;
• anticipate client needs and provide subject matter expertise;
• ensure compliance with all HAACP standards and safety policies in all culinary operations; and/or
• develop and execute catering initiatives to drive sales growth and achieve catering revenue forecasts.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• passion for exceptional customer service, attention to detail and be extremely client driven;
• the desire to promote the catering department and increase sales;
• the ability to work tactically and strategically in the unit with clients and customers;
• a proven track record of success in growing relationships both internally and externally to position the catering department as a department of choice; and/or
• the ability to promote team success at every level and be a true leader.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Employees who work in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status as required by applicable law and/or client requirements.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Basic Management Experience - 1 year

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.