Sodexo is seeking a Retail Manager 2 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. This food service manager will manage and direct all catering and food retail locations throughout the hospital and will assist with catering. The Retail Manager will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in any food services environment.

This strategic leadership position offers a competitive salary based on experience and a full benefits package that kicks in immediately.

The successful candidate will:

• manage all retail operations including catering for the hospital
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline staff and supervisors
• interact with customers, hospital staff, and visitors to ensure customer satisfaction
• oversee cash handing processes and POS programming and maintenance
• manage vendor relationships and compliance
• maintain all product merchandising, marketing and ordering standards are in place
• coordinate department safety and sanitation

We are looking for candidates who have:

• management experience in the food service industry (restaurants, catering, hospitality, hotels, etc.)
• previous experience working in a high volume facility
• attention to detail and organization skills
• ability to learn quickly and adapt
• technical skills and can learn new software quickly
• interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders

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