Cafe Manager @Memorial Sloan Cancer Center - Basking Ridge, NJ

Canteen North America; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Canteen is seeking a Café Manager at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to oversee the hospital café operations, ensure excellent guest service, maintain food safety standards, and support budget goals.

Responsibilities include inventory management, cash handling, staff coordination, and event promotion. Supervisory experience in food service is preferred; schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm with a salary of $55,000–$65,000 per year and a yearly bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of supervisory or management experience in food service, café, restaurant, hospital, or related hospitality operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cash handling procedures; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the hospital café, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and hospital standards.
• Monitor food quality, product presentation, and guest service for a positive experience.
• Manage inventory levels, place orders, and maintain stock levels.
• Perform cash handling duties, including sales monitoring, deposits, and reconciliations.
• Assist with planning and promoting café events and promotions.
• Control operating costs and waste to meet budget goals.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of kitchen and café equipment.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Complete required reports and administrative tasks on time.

Skills

Food safety

Inventory management

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canteen

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am -3:00pm

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary: The Café Manager @ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a hospital café and grab-and-go food service location. This role ensures excellent customer service, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, manages inventory and cash handling procedures, and supports the overall success of the café while operating within budget guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the hospital café, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and staff.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department, and hospital standards.
• Monitor food quality, product presentation, and customer service to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Manage inventory levels, place product orders, and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Perform cash handling duties, including monitoring sales, deposits, and reconciliation procedures.
• Assist with planning and promoting café events, seasonal offerings, and special promotions.
• Monitor operating expenses and support budget goals by controlling waste and managing costs.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of food service equipment.
• Address customer concerns and resolve service-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• 1-3 years of supervisory or management experience in food service, café, restaurant, cafeteria, hospital, or related hospitality operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cash handling procedures. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage a café, coffee shop, or grab-and-go food service operation.
• Experience working in a hospital, healthcare, cafeteria, or institutional food service environment.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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