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Student satisfaction drives you towards success and knowing you made a difference motivates your personal satisfaction!

Sodexo is seeking a Retail Manager for Graceland University located in Lamoni, IA. Graceland is a beautiful, historic campus that was founded in 1895 and sits amid the rolling countryside of Southern Iowa. Sodexo manages all the food services on campus with approximately 45 employees. Graceland Dining has 2 Retail concepts, 1 Main Dining Hall and high end Catering services.

Successful candidate will oversee our new Swarm Inn located inside the Newcom Student Union. Here you will manage a Grilled Concept where students can get gourmet burgers and fries plus traditional favorites. Our second concept is SubHub, where students can get hot or cold made-to-order sandwiches for a healthier on-the-go option.

The successful candidate will:

  • lead frontline teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, open and closing processes; and/or
  • train and manage department HACCP Safety Programs, Sodexo programs and daily operation standards.

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

  • a history of strong leadership and excellent communication skills;
  • prior experience promoting national brands with clients and customers in a campus environment; and/or
  • proven client relationship and customer service skills.

Learn more about Graceland University at https://www.graceland.edu/

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.

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We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.


What We Offer

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.


Qualifications & Requirements

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.

Application Instructions

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