Title:  Food Production Manager I

Job Description

The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given.  One Partner.  Infinite Solutions.

Our team is fueled by a deep commitment to crafting seriously delicious food and delivering exceptional hospitality. At the core of everything we do is passion and integrity. We’re a group of kind, genuine individuals who are also intelligent, creative, and driven. While we constantly strive for excellence, we never forget the importance of enjoying the journey.

We’re looking for great people—those who are naturally hospitable, eager to learn, committed to quality, and who share our love for food and the joy it brings to others.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Food Production Manager to oversee all aspects of food preparation and production for high-profile clients in a fast-paced, premium food service environment. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of culinary operations, food safety, and quality control, who can deliver exceptional service and maintain the highest standards of excellence.

The Food Production Manager is responsible for leading all procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives within the operation.  This role ensures compliance with Aramark’s national contracts, food safety standards, and operational excellence requirements while driving value, quality, and service consistency across multiple accounts.

The Food Production Manager partners closely with Operations, Culinary, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver best-in-class procurement performance in support of client satisfaction and financial objectives.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary for this position is $95,000 to $115,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting. 

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.  

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Cost Management

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with Aramark’s national and regional sourcing programs

Drive food, beverage, equipment, and smallwares cost optimization initiatives

Monitor market conditions (commodity pricing, availability, logistics trends) and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly

Ensure adherence to contractual pricing agreements and approved vendor lists

Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes

Supplier & Vendor Management

Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics (service levels, fill rates, quality compliance)

Identify and qualify new vendors when appropriate

Resolve supply disruptions and implement contingency planning

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with Aramark procurement policies and client contract requirements

Maintain food safety and quality standards in alignment with regulatory guidelines

Oversee invoice auditing, contract adherence, and purchasing controls, monthly inventory

Partner with Finance to monitor purchasing accuracy and margin protection

Operational Collaboration

Partner with Culinary and Operations leadership to support menu innovation while maintaining cost targets

Support new concept openings, activations, and large-scale events

Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for standardization

Train site leadership on procurement best practices and systems

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop purchasing team and receivers

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence

Promote continuous improvement within procurement processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Hospitality, Culinary, Hospitality, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or production manager experience
• Experience in food service, hospitality, contract dining, healthcare, or facilities management strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site purchasing operations
• Strong financial acumen and P&L understanding
• Advanced Excel and procurement system proficiency
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Competencies

• Strategic thinker with operational execution capability
• Data-driven decision maker
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Change management and problem-solving expertise

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.