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Posted: April 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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WAITER

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$18.44 - $18.44

per hour

Closes

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a waiter at a Chili's Bar & Grill on a U.S.

Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan, where you'll set up tables, serve food and drinks to guests, handle payments, and keep the dining area clean.

It's ideal for someone with customer service experience in restaurants who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can handle physical tasks like standing for long periods. Only U.S.

citizens or eligible legal residents with proper sponsorship can apply, and it's a non-government funded role on a military base.

Key Requirements

  • Experience or training in proper food handling and serving techniques
  • Knowledge of menu items and wine selection to explain to customers
  • Ability to follow cash handling procedures and perform simple math for checks
  • Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk for long periods, and lift up to 10 pounds
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Meet minimum age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages
  • Eligibility: U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident in Okinawa with SOFA sponsorship and proof of status

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Chili's Bar & Grill on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Who May Apply: Open to those with SOFA sponsorship only. 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, 04/10/2026 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 have experience or training in proper food handling and serving techniques.

Knowledge of food menu items and wine selection for various foods sufficient to explain to customer.

Must be able to follow cash handling procedures, make simple mathematical computations, and prepare checks for patrons. Must be physically able to stand, stoop, bend, and walk for long periods of time.

Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Must meet the appropriate minimum age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages. Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to perform work involved in preparing dining room or party room, serving food, wines, and other alcoholic beverages, and subsequent cleaning functions.

Discusses menu with supervisor and familiarizes self with menu prior to opening. Secures clean linen and silverware, depending on the menu and food to be served.

Sets assigned tables, spreading clean linen and placing glasses, condiment holders, flowers, candles or lamps, and silverware on table.

Prepares side tables with silverware, bowls of ice and other extras that may be required during the meal. Receives guests and takes orders.

Writes guests' orders, answers questions regarding food and beverages or makes suggestions about dishes and beverages.

Works according to rigid time schedule, secures food from kitchen, and places dishes by course in front of each person. Continues to provide service as needed and requested by guests.

Following completion of meal, gives check to guest, who may pay cashier or the waiter or elect to sign the dining room guest check when authorized.

Removes soiled dishes, glasses and silverware, or requests food service worker to do so.

May perform cleaning duties as time permits, such as sweeping, mopping, and so forth, in assigned area, or cleaning entryways. May perform dishwashing or other functions in an emergency.

Performs other related duties as required. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12927849

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-8TFSBN244220