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Sodexo is currently seeking a Food Production Manager - 3 to join our Campus Services team at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA. The Production Manager will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of all culinary operations at the account.

Some responsibilities include:

Food Production Management

Ordering

Inventory

Plate Cost Management

Recipe Compliance

Managing Staff

The successful candidate will:

• Have 3-5 years operational management experience in a high-volume food service dining environment.
• Be a people person with a strong focus on maintaining positive client relations; a solid manager/leader who is perceptive and has attention to details that make a difference - quality and presentation of food.
• Be SERVICE focused- including providing excellent customer service in a welcoming dining environment.
• Be proficient in use of online Food Management Systems for menu/recipe planning, ordering and inventory;
• Demonstrate proven financial acumen/success: Food costs/ labor costs, budgets.

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement and leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• have a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
• have high volume food service experience that includes catering;
• have contract food service experience, preferred;
• have experience managing staff in a union environment, preferred;
• have food service experience in a high-end establishment, preferred;
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and have a passion for a high level of customer service; and/or
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.