Food Production Lead — Ops, Menu & Team Mentor

Sodexo; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

At Sodexo Group in the United States, Lynchburg area, we are seeking a hands-on operations leader in food production to drive efficiency, standardization, and cost control across procurement, menus, and staffing. You will mentor staff, partner with clients, and help deliver high-quality service and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include leading inventory management, purchasing, and production workflows, with a focus on collaboration, systems adoption, and schedule optimization in a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of management experience in a food operations setting.
• 1 year of related experience in high-volume production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory, purchasing, and production processes to ensure efficiency.
• Mentor staff, manage performance, and support client satisfaction.
• Collaborate on menu planning and standardize culinary procedures.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

Cost management

Leadership

Staff coaching

Digital tools

Menu planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Sodexo Group in the United States, Lynchburg area, we are seeking a hands-on operations leader in food production to drive efficiency, standardization, and cost control across procurement, menus, and staffing. You will mentor staff, partner with clients, and help deliver high-quality service and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include leading inventory management, purchasing, and production workflows, with a focus on collaboration, systems adoption, and schedule optimization in a