Food Production Manager 3

Sodexo Group; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Food Production Manager, where you will lead with purpose and make an impact in food service management. This role involves overseeing food production, managing budgets, and ensuring operational excellence. You will collaborate with peers and leaders to elevate service quality while providing hands-on leadership to staff. With a focus on cleanliness and efficiency, you will drive accountability through effective documentation. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven leader in food service or production management.
• Strong skills in purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and budget oversight for food production.
• Provide leadership to ensure cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety.
• Oversee floor stock management and maintain documentation.

Skills

Food Service Management

Purchasing and Budgeting

Inventory Control

Leadership

Food Safety

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Food Management Systems

Job description

Role Overview

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Passion. Make an Impact. Success is yours when you collaborate and work hard in our team-based culture.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Production Manager 3 to join our dynamic culinary team at Fannie Mae Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia.

What You'll Do

• Manage all purchasing and budget oversight for food production

• Provide hands-on leadership to utility staff ensuring cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety

• Oversee floor stock management and maintain accurate documentation

• Support catering services using Sodexo's ordering system

• Drive accountability through FMS documentation of pre- and post-production numbers

• Collaborate with peers and hospital leaders to elevate service and efficiency

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on specific criteria such as experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• A proven leader in food service or production management

• Strong skills in purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control

• Experience with unionized staff is a plus

• Detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about operational excellence

• Familiarity with food management systems

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience - 2 years. Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.