Base Kitchen Operations Lead — Food Quality & Cost Control

Sodexo; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Government Services at USMC Garrison, Jacksonville, NC seeks a Food Operations Manager 3 to lead one of the installation's food halls. You’ll guide a BOH team of 35–50 cooks while driving food quality, service, and cost effectiveness. You’ll oversee forecasting, ordering, receiving, production planning, plate costs, and financial performance. The role emphasizes leadership, supplier collaboration, and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of food service management experience.
• Experience leading a BOH team of 35–50 cooks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a food hall and drive operational excellence.
• Forecast, order, receive, and production planning.
• Manage plate costs and financial performance.
• Guide and evaluate staff performance.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Food production

Budgeting & cost control

Forecasting & inventory

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food management systems

Reporting tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo Government Services at USMC Garrison, Jacksonville, NC seeks a Food Operations Manager 3 to lead one of the installation's food halls. You’ll guide a BOH team of 35–50 cooks while driving food quality, service, and cost effectiveness. You’ll oversee forecasting, ordering, receiving, production planning, plate costs, and financial performance. The role emphasizes leadership, supplier collaboration, and compliance with safety standards.