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Food Production Manager 3

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $56,270.00 - $72,820.00
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated services designed to improve quality of life and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on sectors such as government agencies, military organizations, healthcare, education, and corporate services, Sodexo offers a wide range of solutions including dining and nutrition, facilities management, and rehabilitative services. The company is committed to sustainability, innovation, and creating positive, lasting impacts in the communities and organizations it serves. Sodexo operates with a mission to improve the quality of daily life for everyone it touches, valuing diversity and embracing inclusion to foster a respectful and supportive work environment.

The Resource Production Manager 3 role at Sodexo Government Services is an exciting leadership opportunity based in Camp Lejeune, NC, where the company manages food service operations for over 1500 daily meals served to U.S. Marines. This position carries significant responsibility, overseeing an annual budget exceeding $4.5 million and managing a team of 26 employees including both Sodexo staff and sub-partner union workers. The role demands exceptional organizational skills, fiscal discipline, and a commitment to Sodexo's standards of excellence. Serving those who serve the nation brings rewarding purpose and pride to the position.

In this leadership capacity, the Food Production Manager 3 is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of government contract dining facilities, maintaining impeccable attention to detail and compliance within a food establishment environment. Managing complex contract requirements, balancing tight budget priorities, and delivering full execution of food service contracts are key facets of the role. The manager must lead by example, promoting team development and cultivating a positive workplace atmosphere that supports both morale and high service standards.

The role is ideal for experienced food service professionals with a strong background in safety, sanitation, and quality control, as well as proven leadership capabilities. It demands the ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and demonstrate flexibility to handle additional responsibilities as needed. Sodexo provides competitive compensation based on a candidate's education, skills, and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package to support employee health, wellness, and career growth.

Working at Sodexo means joining a company that prioritizes fair treatment, respect, and inclusion. The organization values each individual's ideas and contributions, striving to create a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Sodexo is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of background or identity and continuously invests in its workforce to foster a positive and dynamic culture.

This Resource Production Manager 3 position represents a unique chance to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven company that supports military personnel while delivering operational excellence in food service management. Candidates who bring leadership experience, a passion for customer service, and a commitment to quality and safety compliance will find this role both challenging and highly rewarding within a supportive and forward-thinking company environment.

Job Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years management experience
  • Minimum 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Background in safety and sanitation compliance
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Professional communication skills
  • Passion for high level customer service
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility
  • Understanding of safe food handling practices, quality standards, HACCP forms, temperature logs, safety audits, inventory management

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years management experience
  • Minimum 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Background in safety and sanitation compliance
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Professional communication skills
  • Passion for high level customer service
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility
  • Understanding of safe food handling practices, quality standards, HACCP forms, temperature logs, safety audits, inventory management

Job Duties

  • Oversee the food service program at a long-standing government contracts mess hall
  • Have impeccable attention to detail within a food establishment
  • Deliver on tight budgetary confines and understand the importance of full food management contract execution
  • Handle multiple challenges of contract management
  • Promote and mentor team to excellence
  • Create a positive environment
  • Ensure Sodexo standards are met

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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