Restaurant Manager
Your tasks
Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage areas of the assigned facility. Establishes and enforces service, quality, and performance standards during all operating hours. Implements and evaluates menu items and services as directed by senior leadership. Resolves all customer complaints to ensure guest satisfaction and loyalty. Manages all aspects of staff supervision, including training, scheduling, and assigning work to food and beverage personnel. Administers all personnel actions, including employee counseling, performance reviews, and recognition programs. Handles the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of all new staff members. Enforces strict adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation standards. Holds full responsibility for inventory management, including conducting regular counts and preparing all supply and material orders. Develops, implements, and monitors all cost control measures to minimize waste and manage expenses effectively. Prepares and manages the facility's budget, using sales, labor, and inventory data for forecasting and analysis. Monitors the complete financial status of the operation and reports findings to senior leadership. Conducts daily inspections of all service and dining areas to ensure impeccable cleanliness and proper setup. Manages all facility maintenance by identifying needs, reporting issues, and ensuring timely resolution. Directs and oversees preventive maintenance schedules for all restaurant equipment. Implements all local food service policies, plans, and directives from the Air Force, MAJCOM, and local leadership. Ensures the entire operation complies with all applicable food service industry regulations and practices. Makes independent judgments and final decisions to handle situations not specifically covered by existing guidance, keeping senior leadership informed as required. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097435
Requirements
Who May Apply: Open to those in Okinawa, Japan. 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, 10/27/2026 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 Military Spouse 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: A 4-year college degree in Business, Hospitality/Food Service Management, or a closely related field; OR 4 years of progressive, responsible professional experience managing/supervising restaurant, hospitality, or large-scale food/beverage operations. Experience must demonstrate the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and oversee daily business operations. Must possess basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and computer software used to monitor sales, inventory, accounting, and timekeeping. Must communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of a Tier 1 Level background investigation is required. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate. Position requires long periods of standing, walking and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighting up to 40 pounds. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support facility operations.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the 18FSS Business Operations Department on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.