Unit Description:

Sodexo is currently seeking a Food Production Manager 3 to join our team at the US Marine Corps located at Camp Lejeune, NC.  The Food Production Manager will be responsible for inventory management and procurement of food and supplies at this account to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the Company.  The production manager will manage food production through kitchen staff and will contribute to account revenue and operating profit through contribution through cost containment and safety.     The United States Marine Corps has high quality level food service expectations, and this account will require delivery of exceptional quality food service. Within Government Services, contract compliance is critical; food safety and customer service are high priorities. Extensive safety audits and customer surveys are conducted at each unit on a weekly basis. Sodexo offers innovative and healthy concepts while keeping to a strict profit and loss financial statement. 

There is great satisfaction from serving those that serve, and it is core to our mission to "Improve the Quality of Daily Life for Everyone We Serve.” 

We are looking for candidates who will:Oversee the food service program at a long standing Govt contracts Mess Hall

Has an impeccable attention to detail within a food establishment

Someone that can deliver on tight budgetary confines 

Undserstands the importance of full food management contract execution

Can handle multiple challenges of contract management

Is able to act as the number two when the Operations Manager is off site

A leader that promotes and mentors his/her team to excellence

Has excellent communication skills

Create a positive environment

Ensure Sodexo Standards are met

The ideal candidate:

has a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;

has culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;

has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;

can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and

is experienced with menu planning & forecasting processes, and understanding of safe food handling practices, qualities, and standards (e.g. HACCP forms, temperature logs, safety audits, inventory management, etc.)

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

What We Offer:

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 2 years

Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.