Food Services Production Manager

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an experienced and passionate Food Service Production Manager to lead our culinary team at a private school in Culver, IN. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in high-volume environments, excels in ordering and inventory management, and brings energy and collaboration to a fast-paced setting.

In this role, you will lead a fully scratch-made kitchen and guide the culinary program for the main dining hall with creativity, precision, and pride. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, including shift scheduling, inventory control, and ensuring every meal is executed and served on time. Working closely with the Food Service Director, you will also play a key role in overall location management and operational success.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership experience in food service or restaurant management, with a strong background in food production, culinary techniques, and high-quality food preparation. A solid understanding of hospitality management principles, including catering, banquet services, and restaurant operations, is essential. A valid driver’s license is required.

Our team is deeply committed to the relationships we build and the care we put into every dish we serve. We take pride in crafting custom menus that our clients value and in creating a work environment that is both meaningful and rewarding.

If you are ready to lead with passion, inspire a talented team, and grow within a company that genuinely supports internal development and advancement, this is your moment. Apply today and bring your culinary vision to life.

Pay Type: $60,000 - $65,000 Salary

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Collaborative environment.
• Emphasis on training and development.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Mission based company with values you trust.
• Appreciative community.
• Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.

What you'll do:

• Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and develop client relationships.
• Hire, mentor, and train Team Members in a positive environment.
• Create menus for daily meal service as well as for a variety of catering events.
• Implement and maintain HACCP standards
• Manage merchandising.
• Deliver fabulous catering results every time.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Deliver budgeted financial results.
• Manage ordering and inventory.
• Develop strong client and customer relationships.

What you'll need:

• Strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a food service operation in a financially responsible manner.
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to develop client relationships.
• Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes.
• Proven ability to hire, train, evaluate, and manage people.
• Minimum five years food service management experience.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

About SAGE

As a Manager with SAGE, you’ll lead a talented culinary team in a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future.

At SAGE, Managers do more than oversee operations. They shape the dining experience for students, faculty, and staff with fresh, chef-inspired menus made from scratch. You’ll guide your team, build strong client relationships, and make a lasting impact.

We offer better work-life balance than restaurants, as well as ongoing training and real opportunities to grow. If you’re excited about food, leadership, and making a difference, SAGE is the place for you!

Management Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.

GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE.

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This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal opportunity employer.

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