Bartender Job in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Vacancy No. FFR25-0375 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $20.11 to $20.11 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/28/2025 Close Date 12/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan


Summary

This position is located in the Club Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. The incumbent performs a wide variety of work assignments during various shifts in support of the club operations.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, active-duty service member (with their command's approval), and current CNIC employees within the Kanto region.

Duties

  • Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a full service bar.
  • Mixes a wide variety of drinks to order, following a variety of established recipes.
  • Receives payment or charges to member's account.
  • Makes change and is accountable for cash fund. Assists in taking inventory and maintaining records.
  • Keeps bar area clean and keeps area stocked properly at all times.
  • Washes bar equipment, glassware, and utensils.
  • May perform other sanitation duties within assigned work area as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over 40 pounds.
  • Subject to cuts, bruises, and chapped hands.
  • Must walk or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Qualifications

  • Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of beverages by combining ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters and fruit garnishes.
  • Serves liqueur, beer, and wine, and is skillful in mixing such beverages as an Alexander, Margarita, Zombi, Singapore Sling, etc.
  • Skill to completely set-up a bar and to recognize impending shortages of supplies based on the volume of business and insure their timely replacement.
  • Ability to collect tabs, chits or cash in appropriate amounts and is accountable for cash and inventory for the period worked.
  • Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.

Education

This position has no educational qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required.
  • The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MWR_Recruitment@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • Ability To Do the Work of the Position without More than Normal Supervision And any of the below:
    • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order.
    • Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc. (other than blueprints).
    • Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, i.e. blenders, mixers, etc.
    • Knowledge of materials.
    • Dexterity and Safety.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Experience in customer service
  • Experience in food and beverage service and sanitation
  • Experience in military setting
  • Misc. certificates

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Family Member Preference: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
  • Proof of Education (such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: Applications missing any required document(s) will not be eligible for consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 to receive consideration.

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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

Next steps

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