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RETAIL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

Compass Group

Park Ridge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Mar 2026

💰 $85,000/yr($75,000/yr – $85,000/yr)

About the role

Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

Pay Grade: 14

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

As the Retail Food Service Manager, you will support the Director of Dining Services in ensuring the successful execution of all retail and cafeteria operations within Food & Nutrition Services. This includes driving exceptional customer service, maintaining compliance with corporate and client standards, and leading a high‑performing team.

This position oversees a 7‑day‑a‑week retail dining operation. The manager will be responsible for one primary retail cafeteria location that includes a coffee shop and a self‑checkout kiosk, all within the same footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily retail operations, providing leadership and hands‑on support to ensure smooth and efficient service.
Plan and supervise special functions and events.
Maintain strong cash‑handling controls, payroll accuracy, and required operational documentation.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop hourly team members.
Ensure customer satisfaction and excellent public relations through efficient, safe, and resourceful operations.
Direct staff to deliver retail services in alignment with corporate policies and presentation standards.
Train employees in customer service, portion control, cashiering, and safety/sanitation procedures.
Complete all daily, weekly, and monthly reports within required deadlines.
Communicate effectively with team members, customers, patients, and families.
Implement and maintain cash‑handling standards as outlined in corporate policies to eliminate loss or misuse of company funds.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field; OR Associate degree with three years of related experience preferred.
1–3 years of experience in retail foodservice operational management, depending on education and training.
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, with emphasis on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, marketing, and presentation.
Prior P&L accountability and contract‑managed service experience highly desirable.
Experience with cash‑based retail operations required.
Retail marketing experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, and coaching abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, clients, customers, and frontline associates.
Understanding of financial, budgetary, accounting, and analytical practices.
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office, email, internet platforms, and other relevant software.