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.
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
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.
This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $24 – $29/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-21 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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