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

Compass Group USA; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

The Cafe Manager at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, NJ oversees daily hospital café operations, ensuring friendly service and adherence to food safety standards. Responsibilities include inventory management, cash handling, event promotions, budget control, and maintaining equipment; you’ll lead a small team and ensure high guest satisfaction.

This role requires 1-3 years of supervisory experience in food service; ServSafe certification preferred; Compass Group USA

Qualifications

• 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).

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 cafe 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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

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

Other Forms of Compensation:Yearly Bonus Opportunity

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 Cafe 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 cafe 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.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.