RESTAURANT MANAGER
Company
Department of the Air Force - Pacific Air Forces
Location
Yokota Air Base, Japan
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Route-16 and Mediterranean Bistro on Yokota AB.
This is a Regular Full Time position, guaranteed 40 hours a week.
Duties
Serves as the manager of a standalone restaurant, responsible for ensuring positive economic and efficient operations.
Plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations, schedules, equipment and materials while adhering to work priorities, project, schedules, resources, and work plans established by the supervisor.
Plans and prepares menus, cost estimates, determines quantities, components and courses of meals; calculates prices.
Prepares cost estimates, establishes stock levels and requisitions stock for use.
Ensures adequate stock levels arc maintained.
Prepares contracts for facility functions.
Maintains records, verifies cash register readings against restaurant requisitions.
Prepares, verifies and approves associated reports and other miscellaneous financial reporting data for accuracy and control (change funds, sales and deposits reports).
Establishes general requirements for supplies, stock menus, etc.
Assures proper receipt and storage of stock and establishes control to prevent loss. Monitors stock levels to ensure timely replenishment of recurring items.
Prepares, monitors, and reviews budgets (monthly and annual) and other financial transactions to ensure efficient and economic operations.
Responsible for workforce management, recruitment and staff training.
Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinates.
Assures patron satisfaction by resolving complaints and other customer problems.
Inspects and secures safe and facility at the end of the shift.
Conducts periodic inventories to maintain an adequate stock.
Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and implementing all public health regulations pertaining to proper handling and storage of all fresh, frozen, and dry storage food products for daily production, including self- inspections of the facility.
Responsible for ensuring products and supplies are properly stored and the proper preventative maintenance and monitoring of all equipment related to food storage e.g. refrigerator, freezer, ice machines/dispensers, and dry storage rooms arc adhered to in accordance with established guidelines.
Ensures maintenance of equipment and the facility.
Keeps team members up to date with current promotions, trends, safety issues, and other relevant information.
Purchasing related equipment and supplies.
Responsible for issue, receipt, and control of cash boxes.
Provides or ensures related training is obtained and is current.
Performs driving duties related to delivery of food as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12904446
Requirements
Conditions of employment
This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires the incumbent to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug screening and random drug screening thereafter.
This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintains a valid government issued driver's license.
The incumbent must be a U. S. Citizen or legal U. S. residents residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB.
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, 03/17/2026
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within the commuting area of Yokota AB, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number. 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 able to demonstrate progressively responsible experience which has provided a general knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to the operation of a commercial, industrial, institutional, or government food facility.
Experience should sufficiently demonstrate the ability to perform successfully at the grade level of this position.
Must possess specialized experience gained in the operation or management of a government or civilian club, restaurant, or institutional feeding facility.
Experience must include knowledge which has demonstrated supervisory methods and techniques and ability to delegate work.
Experience should also include technical expertise in at least one function of club operations or programs and the ability to analyze problems and make decisions considering a wide- range of factors and requirements.
Must have knowledge of applicable rules and regulations in areas such as budgeting, personnel, and the ability to develop operating procedures implementing these requirements.
Must possess basic cooking/culinary skills, including measuring ingredients, using a knife, boiling and simmering, sauteing, roasting and baking, searing, seasoning and tasting, plating and presentation.
Must also possess experience which provides knowledge of cash handling procedures and sales operations such as: receipt, disbursement. examination, deposit, and use of cash accountability control methods.
Must be able to communicate orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public.
Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty Including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must possess and maintain a valid government Issued driver's license.
This is a drug testing designated position; the Incumbent will be subject to random testing for drug use.
This is a position of trust.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a tier l background investigation in addition to a local installation records check.
Substitution for general experience: A 4-year degree from an accredited college with a major in, or a combination of the following areas: hospitality, culinary or club management, or business management.
Ability to Lead or Supervise
Customer Service
Inventory Control
Education
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.
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.
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03/16/2026
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