Retail Manager 2

You want high visibility, challenging opportunities and a rewarding environment.

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a Retail Manager 2 for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. Candidate will be responsible for budgets, menu planning/costing, client interaction, inventory, and guest interaction. Accounts include, WPS Starbucks, Argo Tea, 2 coffee shops, D1 Mens-Hockey concessions stand, D3 Mens-Football concession stand, 1 Closed unit to open in 2025. 

Are you the experienced Retail Manager we’re seeking?

The successful candidate will:

• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly-paid), staff;
• provide stellar customer service;
• oversee cash handing processes, and POS programming and maintenance;
• ensure company food and physical safety programs and standards are followed;
• conduct retail brand standard audits (in-house and national brands);
• maintain integrity of retail branded concept standards (national and in-house brands);
• manage the opening and closing the operation as well daily retail food service operations;
• ensure all needed signage (including digital) is in place;
• manage vendor relationships and compliance; and/or
• maintain all product merchandising, marketing and ordering standards are in place.

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

• have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization;
• possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service;
• exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems as well as menu graphics programs.

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.

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.