The Best of Both Worlds: Culinary Artistry Meets Retail Leadership.
Sodexo is seeking a tech-savvy and service-oriented Hospital Retail Culinary Manager to join our team at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton in Hazleton, PA. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead food preparation for a key retail station while overseeing the daily operations of our on-site retail location.
This is a unique "growth" role. While you will start with a focus on culinary production, the position is designed to evolve into a dedicated retail leadership role. We are looking for a candidate with strong retail roots and a culinary heart who is ready to take the next step in their management career. Hospital culinary experience a plus!
Manage Retail Operations: Oversee one retail location, ensuring the "customer journey" is seamless, the environment is welcoming, and the service is efficient.
Tech & Digital Management: Take ownership of our digital presence—managing digital signage, updating menu boards, and ensuring the POS (Point of Sale) systems are running smoothly.
Supervise & Mentor: Provide direct leadership and support to a small team (up to 2 FTEs), fostering a culture of accountability and great service.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all food safety (HACCP) and sanitation standards are strictly followed at your station and within the retail space.
Operational Agility: Maintain 7a–7p availability to support the needs of the business, generally working shifts such as 9a–5p or 10a–6p.
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Culinary Foundation: Proven experience in professional food preparation; you are comfortable leading a production station in a fast-paced environment.
Tech Proficiency: You are "computer literate" and tech-savvy. You are comfortable troubleshooting POS systems and managing digital content/signage.
Leadership Mindset: Previous management or supervisory experience—specifically in healthcare or high-volume retail—is a major plus.
Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work a Monday–Friday schedule with every other weekend rotation, and the flexibility to be available during the 7a–7p window.
Customer-First Attitude: A passion for healthcare hospitality and the ability to connect with hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
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 complete this form.
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year