Retail Manager, Healthcare Food Service

Crave a career that feeds both compassion and revenue? Lead the transformation of a hospital cafe into a haven.  Build a passionate Food Service team, foster morale, and watch patient satisfaction soar. This is more than a cafe - it's about making a genuine difference in the heart of healthcare. Join us, and let's brew something extraordinary!

Salary for the Retail Manager position is $52,000 - $55,000/yr.

The Retail Manager manages the day-to-day operations of a retail environment to create a profitable cafe where hard-working hospital staff and families of patients can take a break and enjoy a nice meal. Lead a goal-oriented retail Food Service department to create a team environment that is effective, productive, and rewarding. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage the cafe retail area to provide excellent customer service and support revenue growth
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Develop and monitor evaluation processes for customer satisfaction
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
• Lead retail team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
• Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
• Manage and monitor all department sales and costs

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor 
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Minimum associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of retail food experience in quick-serve restaurants, supermarket merchandising, or fine dining
• 3+ years of management
• Experience with cash handling policies and procedures
• Familiarity with various point of sales (POS)/register systems 
• Knowledge of hospital Food Service operations
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Not Required But a Big Plus

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), or willingness to obtain certification within 18 months

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. 
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. 

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. 

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.