Assistant Manager (Kitchen Supervisor)

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Emery Lanes on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Duties Assists the on-duty manager and the general manager in overseeing the operation of the Kitchen operations at Outpost Bar and Grill, with emphasis on ensuring quality of food and beverages meet standards for taste, temperature, and appearance and on ensuring timeliness of service is within standards. Investigates and resolves food and beverage quality and service complaints. Assists in ordering, receiving, inspecting and stocking supplies. Ensures invoices are recorded. Ensures supplies are used efficiently with minimal loss or waste. Conducts inventories and estimates food and beverages costs. Supervises cleaning and maintenance of equipment and arranges for repairs and other services. Ensures that all employees comply with instructions. Checks and ensures that the kitchen and surrounding area is always maintained in clean, neat and sanitary condition. Oversees proper methods and preparation of food products. Ensures that all employees comply with instructions pertaining to the dram shop law. Assigns and observes work of subordinates for compliance with Chili's standard methods and procedures. Performs first level supervisory duties as outlined in the attachment. Ensures daily and monthly schedules meet operation needs. Assists in monitoring daily BOH labor cost, based on sales. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12853633 Requirements 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, 01/05/2026 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: Must be 18 years old. Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Must have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Must have at least one (1) year of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a Restaurant Activity or a commercial, industrial, institutional, or government food facility, club, or similar hospitality operation which has provided general knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to food operation activities. Must be able to speak, read, write, communicate, and understand the English language. Conditions of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of a Tier 1 Level background investigation is required. Must be able to satisfactorily complete ServeSafe managers course. Must have the ability to stand for a prolonged period of time. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work shift-schedules, weekends, and holidays. 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. Benefits Review our benefits