Job Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located with the Business Flight at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Job Description

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, 05/09/2025 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: Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a club or full service restaurant manager, with strong knowledge and hands-on food and beverage skills or as a chef, kitchen manager or cook foreman. American Culinary Federation (ACF) certified executive chef or cook and/or formal culinary training is highly desired. Must have strong food and beverage costs and analysis, internal and inventory controls, pricing strategy knowledge, and good training, oral, and written communication skills. Must be able to use a variety of management information based tools. Subject to prolong standing and working in extreme temperatures such as hot kitchens and cold to freezing refrigerators and freezers.