Food & Beverage Manager

Summary This position is located in the Food/Beverage Department and is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance to provide social and recreational facilities, essential and nonessential meals, and refreshments. The purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision of the Food and Beverage Departments. The incumbent is responsible for the direct support of the following locations: The Cubi Bar. Responsibilities In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Plans, directs and supervises the activities of the entire Food and Bar operation. Duties encompass the hiring, training and motivation of employees for quality Food and Beverage service to the guests. Interface with the Food and Beverage Director in the planning of programs, menus and internal controls necessary for a viable and successful operation. Responsible on a day-to-day basis for Food and Bar controls and managing operational costs. Incumbent is responsible for the proper relation of cost of goods to labor, food waste and spoilage. Develop and maintain stock control cards, par stock levels and daily inventories. Prepare marketing lists, determine food and beverage requirements and related supplies. Develop and maintain standardized recipes on batch and item cost control cards with recommended selling prices. Inspects deliveries for quality and quantity. Accountability of food and beverage equipment and supplies. Maintenance of sanitation and health inspection standards. Keeps abreast of the technical advances in food and beverage equipment and preparation procedures for same. Plans, reviews, approves and prices the lunch and dinner menus. Determines prices for party menu for banquets and all special functions. Reviews the party contracts daily to determine food and bar requirements and assures that arrangements are provided as contracted. On a daily basis, plans for the utilization of food surplus or leftovers. On a continuing basis, checks methods of preparation, size of portions and appearance. Conducts food and bar inventories as required. Responsible for the training and direct supervision of subordinates and weekly scheduling and assignment of their duties. Evaluates performance and initiates required personnel actions. Annually develops an income, expense and capital expenditure budget for the food and beverage operation. Performs duties of the Food and Beverage Director in their absence. Incumbent must have a knowledge of formal military protocol, courtesies and social amenities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. 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. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Knowledge of DOD component club/food and beverage management procedures and general business practices related to the operational management of social and recreational programs and the effective utilization of club facilities and equipment. Skills in developing directives, instructions, and procedures concerning the administration of social and recreational activities and utilization of the club resources; conducting surveys and audits to identify program deficiencies; determining the impact of changes to the services provided the patron community and repairs to the facilities and equipment, or other corrective measures; and coordinating the scheduling or implementing the work with other organizational activities. Knowledge of DOD Component cost and funding control of expenditures to ensure limitations are observed. Knowledge of social and recreational program planning requirements and skill in developing recommendations and justification for major modifications to the club activities. Knowledge of accounting procedures sufficient to follow individual funds from initiation through expenditure stages in order to trace discrepancies in in the system. Knowledge and understanding of the regulations and guides to interpret and apply them to a variety of accounting situations. Knowledge of integrated cost control procedures and financial systems. 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. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION: NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. 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. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at 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. Education Three (3) years of experience in the food and beverage/hospitality service industry. This experience must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of fundamental principles, methodology, and techniques involved in the operational management of food and bar programs OR Four-year college degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or Business Administration AND two (2) years of experience in the food and beverage/hospitality service industry. OR Two-year college degree in a related field AND four (4) years of experience in the food and beverage/hospitality service industry. Additional Information The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to View email address on click.appcast.io to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.