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CATERING MANAGER

Department of the Air Force
Pacific Air Forces
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Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Rocker Enlisted Club.

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
10/16/2025 to 11/05/2025
Salary
$52,195 to - $73,065 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-8TFSBCEE009843
Control number
848210400

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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Introductory Statement: The primary purpose of this position is to manage and direct the catering operations of the club, ensuring the effective planning, organization, and execution of all catered events. This position reports directly reports to the Club Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, and manages catering operations for banquets, receptions, parties, luncheons, meetings, and other special events, ensuring services meet customer expectations and club standards. Conducts client consultations to determine event requirements such as number of guests, menu preferences, seating layouts, décor, entertainment, and special requests. Provides recommendations to optimize guest experience while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Develops and negotiates contracts, establishes pricing, secures client approval, and serves as the official point of commitment for catering services. Ensures agreements comply with club policy and generate appropriate revenue. Coordinates execution of events by transmitting requirements to kitchen staff, service personnel, and supporting functions. Oversees details such as menu printing, procurement of decorations, table setups, and scheduling of entertainment. Monitors event preparation and final setup, inspecting for accuracy and completeness. Greets hosts, facilitates receiving lines if requested, and ensures events proceed smoothly and in accordance with contractual terms and club standards of etiquette and service. Plans and manages club-sponsored membership events, such as holiday parties, themed dinners, or dances. Develops menus, entertainment schedules, seating charts, reservation systems, and promotional announcements for the membership. Maintains comprehensive records of catering contracts, reservations, and billing. Prepares after-action reports, tracks revenues, and assists the Club Manager in analyzing catering performance to support financial planning. Ensures compliance with Air Force, DoD, and local health and safety regulations in all catering operations, including food handling, service standards, sanitation, and fire/safety codes. Provides input on marketing and outreach strategies to attract new catering business and enhance member participation in club activities. Performs other related duties as assigned


If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12816671

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/05/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute diverse catering events for large groups, across varied formats and service styles. Must have experience in scheduling special events, arranging catering services, and supervising facility layout for social functions. Must be able to organize activities requiring multi-faced coordination and collaboration across various services and personnel. Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, orally and in writing. Must have experience in developing and monitoring budgets and analyzing costs. Must have the skills to market and promote catering services through outreach, member engagement, or advertising strategies.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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