Catering Manager Job in Sasebo Naval Base, Japan

Summary

This job is open to

• Military spouses

  Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Duties

• Centralized responsibility for all catering activities requiring food and beverage service. Either in person or by correspondence, obtains pertinent information from the member host, such as date and time of function, number of guests expected, seating arrangements, decorations, and music and entertainment desired.
• Analyzes the requirements for the occasion and decides on suitable types of services to be provided; discuss menu and beverage items and prices to be charged. Coordinates the event including overseeing the bar and service staff to support the function. Independently commits the club for the requested function.
• Works to develop a contract meeting the needs of the patron. Develops pricing to be paid for services provided. Draws-up a contract for the patron's signature. Seeks guidance from management for parties held outside the club's authorized policy, regulations and guidelines.
• Coordinates interaction between the head chef and other food and beverage service personnel to arrange special menu requirements, decorations, time lines and equipment needs.
• Inspects final arrangements of catered events to ensure compliance with patron's expectations and contractual obligations. Monitors functions in progress to ensure that the service provided is efficient, courteous and correct relative to etiquette, contractual terms and protocol.
• Maintains files of all party contracts and catering brochures. Ensures cost cards and recipes are current. Maintains the party and dining reservation books. Ensures that final catering service statements are calculated and presented to the patrons in a timely manner.

• Responsible for training food service personnel in the proper serving methods, table setting service and customer relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI/T1).
• Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• The work is principally sedentary. Some walking is required to inspect facilities prior to and after the catered functions. Some lifting may be required.
• The work involves normal discomforts associated with an office environment that is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle Driver’s License
• Must complete satisfactorily the Food Handler’s Physical Examination

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 09/11/2025 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12723316It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON 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.

Next steps

Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.