Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Ready to grow your culinary career in a leadership role?
Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking a Food Production Manager 2 to support our dynamic dining program at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in New Britain, CT.
CCSU is home to over 10,000 students and features a diverse and engaging dining program—including Memorial Hall Café, the newly opened Hilltop Café, Starbucks, multiple retail venues, and our latest concept, ZIME. This position plays a key leadership role, overseeing production across residential and retail dining venues.
We’re looking for a passionate culinary professional with strong leadership skills and experience in high-volume food service. Union experience and familiarity with collective bargaining agreements is highly preferred.
Oversee daily food production operations for campus dining, including residential and retail venues
Lead culinary teams to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and visually appealing meals
Maintain Sodexo culinary and safety standards across all units
Mentor and train kitchen staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
Manage food and labor costs to meet financial goals and support budget initiatives
Partner with front-of-house and retail leaders to enhance the overall customer experience
Support strategic planning, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
2–4 years of experience in food production or culinary management, preferably in contract dining or campus environments
Proven leadership and team-building skills in a fast-paced setting
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and culinary best practices
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience working in a unionized environment is strongly preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands
Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus
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 federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year
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