Retail Food Manager 3

Sodexo; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Sierra Lake seeks a Retail Food Manager 3 to lead café, coffee kiosks and retail operations, driving customer engagement and financial performance.

You will oversee staff, ensure HACCP and brand standards, manage cash handling and POS systems, and develop frontline teams to deliver consistent, customer‑first service. Located in Center Valley, this role emphasizes safety, merchandising and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 2 years.
• Related Experience: 1 year.
• Strong retail food service leadership with staff, inventory and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily café, coffee kiosk and retail operations, ensuring staffing, equipment and inventory.
• Lead, coach, and develop frontline staff and supervisors.
• Builds connections with customers and ensures their needs are met with care.
• Manage cash handling procedures and POS systems with accuracy.
• Partner with vendors to keep products flowing and ensure compliance.
• Drive merchandising and marketing strategies to keep displays engaging.
• Uphold sanitation and safety standards across the space.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

People coaching

Merchandising

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo seeks a Retail Food Manager 3 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Sierra Lake to lead café, coffee kiosks and retail operations, drive customer engagement and financial performance, ensure brand/HACCP compliance, and develop frontline teams.About the jobThis role puts you at the center of retail operations, where your ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive customer satisfaction will be key to success. You’ll play a hands-on role in shaping both team performance and customer experience.Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.Pay Range: $61710 per year - $79860 per yearWhat’s in it for youOversees daily café, coffee kiosk and retail operations, ensuring proper staffing, equipment and inventory. Maintains brand standards, cash handling, HACCP and safety compliance, frontline training, and opening/closing procedures.You’ll drive daily operations to deliver smooth, efficient, and high-impact retail experiencesLead, coach, and grow a motivated team of frontline staff and supervisorsBuild strong connections with customers and ensure their needs are met with care and consistencyManage cash handling procedures and ensure POS systems are running accurately and efficientlyYou’ll partner with vendors to keep products flowing and compliance on trackBring merchandising and marketing strategies to life, keeping displays fresh and engagingChampion a safe, clean, and organized space by upholding all sanitation and safety standardsWhat you’ll bringStrong retail food service leadership with experience managing daily operations, teams, inventory and financial controls. A hands-on, customer-focused approach with knowledge of HACCP, safety, brand standards, training and operational excellence.A sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering consistent, customer-first serviceSolid experience managing cash handling processes and POS systems with accuracy and accountabilityStrong time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and adapt in a fast- paced environmentA track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams to achieve operational excellenceCreative thinking and a willingness to try new ideas to enhance merchandising, marketing, or customer engagementRequirementsEducation Requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent experienceManagement Experience: 2 yearsRelated Experience: 1 yearWhat we offerCompensation 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Who we areAt 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.