Food Production Manager 2 - Sodexo

Sodexo is seeking a Production Manager for the Unites States Marine Corps, Mess Hall 24202, located in Quantico, VA.  This is a high profile operation that is a component of a very high volume, high prestige, US Military contract.  Position will be part of a management team of 2 to include a GM and a Production Manager with 2 to 3 additional front of house managers.  Operation is located in the Quantico Virginia area and provides 7 day per week service, 3 meals per day, 365 days per year for a total of approximately 250,000 meals served annually.  Operation(s) is cafeteria style service providing main entrees, vegetables, salad options, and a grill to officers of one of our prestigious military organizations.

This position is located on the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia. This position will be providing leadership and supervision for approximately 3 managers, 20 full time staff, and 30 subcontract employees. On some occasions the Production Manager will be required to provide support to other 4 Mess Halls located at Quantico.

The successful candidate will:

• oversee food production / trayline operations with a variety of food
• handle food ordering and inventory 
• perform tray assessments to ensure food quality, temperature and tray accuracy;
• establish and maintain a safe work environment;
• comply with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary;
• exceed Sodexo standards for Gold Checks and achieve successful regulatory inspections and audits; and/or
• perform functions that include direct supervision of hourly associates including employee development.

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

• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policies;
• prior 2 years of food service experience ideally in a high volume food service environment
• passion for our marines to ensure our Sodexo CARES (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Service) behaviors are followed daily;
• basic culinary knowledge.

Learn more about Marine Corps Base Quantico at Marine Corps Base Quantico

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.

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.

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Basic Management Experience - 1 year

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