Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)
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Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
This job involves managing the daily operations of several food and beverage venues, including a catering center, wine bar, pub, and catering services at a naval base in Florida.
The role requires overseeing up to 44 employees to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently while serving military personnel and their families.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in restaurant or event management who enjoys leading teams and handling customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.
This position is located at Ocean Breeze, Food and Beverage Division, in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Station Mayport, Florida.
The incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Ocean Breeze Catering & Conference Center, Seaglass Wine Bar, Loggerheads Pub, and Catering Services.
This position provides supervision for up to 4 full-time and 40 flexible employees.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.
Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.
Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: A minimum of four years' experience that demonstrates progressively responsible administrative, professional and technical work involving knowledge of food and beverage operations and catering.
Knowledge of NAF policies and procedures is required at this level. Must have the ability to supervise a diverse employee base.
Must demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with subordinates, supervisory and management officials and patrons. Must have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
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Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
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A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
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Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Major Duties:
Develops food and beverage programs' annual business plans.
Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates the day-to-day operation of the food and beverage departments assigned in accordance with established budget, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures.
Ensures that kitchen prepares menu items per recipe, cost cards, and contract. Analyzes cost data and if necessary updates pricing structures quarterly.
Reviews and approves any planned menu items ensuring market acceptance and adherence to budgeted costs.
Analyzes projected weekly sales forecasts and ensures that the appropriate staffing guidelines are used for scheduling.
Analyzes on a monthly basis all revenue and cost lines on each food departments preliminary P&L. Develops revenue or cost control programs that address the variances of actual to budget.
Establishes and enforces procedures and controls of food and equipment inventories. Ensures proper bid procedures are being followed for all food and beverage purchases.
Responsible for monthly physical inventory in all food and beverage operations under area of responsibility. The incumbent is responsible for all personnel actions, e.g.
selection, work scheduling, approval of leave, discipline, evaluation, counseling and training of staff.
The incumbent provides organization and coordination with employees while planning day-to-day operations within goals and objectives. Also oversees results and reports feedback as required.
Develops and supervises safety, sanitation and maintenance programs for all food and beverage equipment.
Incumbent conducts a training program for all assigned personnel on such subjects as proper performance of their duties, use of efficient work methods, customer service skills, and safety practices.
Ensure proper work quality and quantity is accomplished. Conducts supervisory meetings on a regular basis.
Fully supports and effectively contributes to the achievement of local EEO program and objectives. Other duties include menu selection, proper pricing, and inventory control.
Order of supplies and food items. Ensure proper records are maintained. Incumbent is responsible for end of shift processing to include reading of the register and completing all necessary paperwork.
Ensure that instructions pertaining to the security of funds are adhered to. Prepares and justifies annual budget for inclusion in the overall MWR operating budget.
Maintains fees and charges to ensure the center remains self-sufficient as required by instruction. Conducts daily accounting functions. Reviews and analyzes monthly profit or loss statement.
Responsible for the proper maintenance and security of facilities. Arranges for acquisition of equipment and maintains adequate supply to minimize shortages and losses.
Makes recommendations for improvement to facilities and informs the MWR Director of requirements and conditions of facilities. Knowledge or ability to learn several computer programs.
Programs currently used are KRONOS (Time Keeping) Rec Trac (Point of Sale), CATEREASE (Party Booking), SAP (accounting/purchasing/inventory).
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