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Posted: March 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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RESTAURANT MANAGER

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$22 - $25

per hour

Closes

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing a restaurant on a U.S.

Air Force base in Japan, handling daily operations like staff scheduling, customer service, and ensuring smooth food service to keep things running efficiently and profitably.

It's a full-time role with flexible hours including nights and weekends, ideal for someone with restaurant management experience who enjoys leading a team in a military community setting.

A good fit would be an organized leader with basic cooking skills and a customer-focused mindset, preferably with ties to the military or living nearby.

Key Requirements

  • Progressively responsible experience in managing a restaurant, club, or food facility, including supervisory methods and delegation
  • Specialized experience in government or civilian food operations, with technical expertise in at least one club function
  • Knowledge of budgeting, personnel rules, and developing operating procedures
  • Basic culinary skills such as measuring ingredients, knife use, boiling, sauteing, roasting, baking, and plating
  • Experience in cash handling, sales operations, and accountability controls
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, plus ability to deal with the public
  • Valid driver's license, ability to pass drug testing and background investigation, and willingness to work uncommon hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Full Job Description

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.

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 Major 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

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9YFSBO224209