**Unit Description** 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 inventory, ordering, and 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. **Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:**   + 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. 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. **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 a candidate's specific criteria, like 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. **Qualifications & Requirements** Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. **Location** _US-LA-NEW ORLEANS_ **System ID** _976273_ **Category** _Culinary_ **Relocation Type** _No_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$46400 to $69960_ **Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_ _On-Site_