Duties
The incumbent is in full charge of all management, food preparation, service operations and personnel for food and beverage activities at Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton CT. The following specific actions apply to this responsibility:
- Exercises supervisory authority over the kitchen, dining areas and storage areas and all food preparation and personnel in the facility, totaling approximately 24 full time, part time and flexible employees. This supervision includes but is not limited to interviewing and selecting employees, scheduling of work, granting of leave, determining work schedules, establishing training programs, evaluation of employee work performance, monitoring employee attendance, administration of employee discipline and the initiation of necessary personnel actions.
- Develops menu items of many varieties using recipes. Ensure menu items are priced to maintain required cost of goods. Prioritizes the work of the kitchens, dining areas and storage areas. Directs all food preparation. Develops new and creative menus that are updated regularly. Establishes and analyzes methods of food preparation, cooking and methods of garnishing by subordinates. Establishes, and monitors decisions and adjustments regarding recipes for the number of servings and size of servings and approves those decisions. Determines time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving hours
- Establishes general requirements for suppliers, stock, menu, etc. Establishes the proper receipt and storage of stock and determines controls to prevent pilferage in the facility. Plans annual budget for the operation, forecasts sales, expenses and profit for the operation. Keeps required cash receipts and other crucial documents required by the MWR department. Submits required paperwork to the MWR office on time, oversees the purchasing of food items and supplies. Provides overall management of internal processing of invoices, requisitions, transfers, inventory reconciliation, labor cost analysis and financial visibility determinations.
- Ensures that the facilities are kept in an immaculate condition at all times. Keeps the staff informed about sanitation and safe working habits. Inspects machinery, equipment, work and dining areas to prevent accidents and fires. Initiates and follows through on requests to service or repair equipment, machinery or the physical facility. Promotes safety standards. Achieves a passing score on monthly sanitation inspections. Inspects working areas for cleanliness on a daily basis. Assures that personnel are up to date with food service sanitation certificates.
- Ensures facilities are ready to open for business on schedule. Resolves any complaints regarding customer service or food related problems.
- Initiates advertising of menus through email, point of sale items and other means to promote the facility to authorized patrons.
Provide food service support for MWR Special Events, command functions and for official functions of visiting dignitaries when requested. Maintains private party scheduling book, event calendar and client contact information. Prepares cost estimate and analysis for catering services and menu development. Ensure all catering contracts meet appropriate cost of goods and cost of labor for each event.
Prepares internal office financial plan and related records and reports and exercises authority on approval budget. Monitors programs on a regular basis and initiates corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MWR. Develops long range plans in conjunction internal managers.
Serves as technical advisor on the establishment of contract food service facilities, direct and indirect operating standards, inspecting and ensuring technical compliance for all other base MWR food and beverage outlets. Manages new property resources and provides advice on renovations and improvements as necessary.
Maintains and enforces security of funds, merchandise, supplies, and equipment to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste and abuse.
Effectively supports the Navy's Equal Opportunity policies, and ensure compliance with fire, safety, and other environmental issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)
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.
A qualified candidate must possess:
- Two years of experience that demonstrates executive management skills involving planning, coordinating, and directing diversified food service operations. Must complete Controlling Alcohol Risk Effectively (C.A.R.E) Training or equivalent training.
- A thorough knowledge of business practices within the food and beverage industry and within MWR, along with the economic principles and ability to analyze trends and make improvements.
- Knowledge of MWR fund accounting methods, budgeting process, procedures and techniques used in maintaining, balancing and closing accounts in an accounting systems with extensive subdivision of accounts.
- Ability to deal effectively with supervisors, subordinates, vendor, and public.
- Knowledge of Navy policies, practices and regulations and the regulatory provisions applied to the budgetary process.
- Must have oral and written communication skills, and ability to evaluate, negotiate and determine potentially successful vendors.
- Ability to analyze numerous accounts and determine the need for, and the type of adjustments necessary to reconcile cost of good deficiencies and to increase profitability.
- Ability to operate computer systems and to obtain authorization to log onto the automated system.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
- 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 Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- 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: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive:
- Vendors
- Dependents aged 18 and older
- Service Providers
- Veterans with service-connected disabilities
- Contractors
- Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder)
- Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share)
- Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters
- Au Pairs, Child Care Providers
What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following:
- U.S. passport or passport card
- Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card)
- Permanent resident card (Green Card)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
- Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security
How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license? To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents:
- Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport)
- Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card)
- Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)
Please follow the link below for more information in regards to READ ID for base access:
https://cnrma.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/Base-Access/REAL-ID-Act/