Job Description
**Role Overview**
**Grow Your Career with Purpose - Join Sodexo at Stamford Hospital!**
**Sodexo** is seeking a **Retail Dining Manager 2** to join our dynamic food services team at **Stamford Hospital** , a 305-bed state-of-the-art facility in **Stamford, CT** with over 20 years of Sodexo partnership. This high-visibility leadership role will oversee multiple retail and catering outlets, managing a team of 20-30 employees in a fast-paced, customer-focused healthcare environment.
**_Apply today_** _to make a difference in retail food leadership at_ **_Stamford Hospital_** _._
**What You'll Do**
+ Lead daily operations for multiple retail outlets, including a bistro, Starbucks program, and Sodexo food concepts (pizza, sandwiches, grab-and-go).
+ Oversee a strong Starbucks program, which accounts for 60% of sales, including a full barista team of 12 non-union staff.
+ Support catering operations and retail dining initiatives.
+ Participate in the Manager on Duty rotation (approximately one weekend per month).
+ Occasionally cover shifts in the main cafeteria, overseeing up to 40 employees.
+ Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships, including interaction with hospital leadership.
+ Ensure compliance with Sodexo standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements.
+ Create a positive, engaging environment for both employees and customers.
**What We Offer**
Compensation 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 Programs
+ 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
+ Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
+ Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
**What You Bring**
We are looking for candidates who:
+ Have proven retail food management experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments (healthcare experience preferred but not required).
+ Are seasoned leaders with strong people skills and the ability to manage unionized teams.
+ Bring experience in cafés, business dining, universities, or higher education food service operations.
+ Possess knowledge of contract management, purchasing, compliance, and financial accountability.
+ Are confident, front-facing leaders who thrive in customer-focused settings.
+ Have a background in culinary operations.
**Who We Are**
At 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 completethis form ( .
**Qualifications & Requirements**
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year
**Location** _US-CT-STAMFORD_
**System ID** _984968_
**Category** _Food Service_
**Employment Status** _Full-Time_
_Exempt_
**Posted Range** _$49100 to $74470_
**Company : Segment Desc** _HOSPITALS_
_On-Site_
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, Worldwide, Shift work, Weekend work,
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