Restaurant Manager at Pacific Air Forces | Jobs.InOkinawa

Restaurant Manager

Pacific Air Forces 📍 Kadena Air Base Posted 2 days ago
SOFA $24.00 – $29.00/hr

Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage areas of the assigned facility, establishing and enforcing service, quality, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage areas of the assigned facility, establishing and enforcing service, quality, and performance standards during all operating hours.
  • Implements and evaluates menu items and services as directed by senior leadership.
  • Resolves all customer complaints to ensure guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Manages all aspects of staff supervision, including training, scheduling, and assigning work to food and beverage personnel.
  • Administers all personnel actions, including employee counseling, performance reviews, and recognition programs.
  • Handles the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of all new staff members.
  • Enforces strict adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
  • Holds full responsibility for inventory management, including conducting regular counts and preparing all supply and material orders.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors all cost control measures to minimize waste and manage expenses effectively.
  • Prepares and manages the facility's budget, using sales, labor, and inventory data for forecasting and analysis.
  • Monitors the complete financial status of the operation and reports findings to senior leadership.
  • Conducts daily inspections of all service and dining areas to ensure impeccable cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Manages all facility maintenance by identifying needs, reporting issues, and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Directs and oversees preventive maintenance schedules for all restaurant equipment.
  • Implements all local food service policies, plans, and directives from the Air Force, MAJCOM, and local leadership.
  • Ensures the entire operation complies with all applicable food service industry regulations and practices.
  • Makes independent judgments and final decisions to handle situations not specifically covered by existing guidance, keeping senior leadership informed as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Eligibility

  • Area of Consideration: U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Okinawa, Japan.
  • Eligibility: Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities (e.g., Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, Transition Hiring Preference).
  • Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations.
  • Required Experience:
    • A 4-year college degree in Business, Hospitality/Food Service Management, or a closely related field; OR
    • 4 years of progressive, responsible professional experience managing/supervising restaurant, hospitality, or large-scale food/beverage operations.
  • Skills: Experience must demonstrate the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and oversee daily business operations.
  • Knowledge: Must possess basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and computer software used to monitor sales, inventory, accounting, and timekeeping.
  • Communication: Must communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
  • Physical Demands: Position requires long periods of standing, walking, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support facility operations.
  • Mandatory Requirements:
    • Successful completion and favorable adjudication of a Tier 1 Level background investigation is required.
    • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.

Benefits

SOFA statusMWR activitiesAir Force Services

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Additional Info

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/27/2026 to receive consideration.

Organizational Notes

  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • 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.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.

Skills & Keywords

Food ServiceHospitality ManagementBudgetingInventory ManagementAir Force ServicesOperations Management
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