Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Assists Managers in the economic and efficient operation of both Pudgy's and catering operations. Responsible for arrangement for catering activities (i.e., banquets, parties, receptions, luncheons, and other special activities) requiring food and beverage service. Obtains pertinent information from member host(s), such as number of guests expected, seating arrangements, decorations, and music and entertainment desired. Analyzes the requirements of the occasion and decides on suitable types of services to be provided; discusses menu and beverage items/prices to be charged. Draws up party contracts and obtains member's signature(s). responsible for making commitments as to arrangements and price to be paid for the services provided. Implements higher-level directives and assists in formulating procedures and programs to ensure high standard food and beverage programs. Provides catering service for functions held outside Pudgy's as authorized by policy, regulations, and guidelines. Transmits information to Chef or Head Cook and other personnel concerned with party activities; arranges for such detail as printing of menus, procurement of decorations and entertainment, and table set-ups; arranges for items such as furniture, china, silverware, candles, and glasses. Provides support for Squadron events. Inspects final arrangements for the party to ensure that all contractual arrangements are met insofar as the host-facility is concerned; greets host(ess); sets up receiving line if desired; and as required, observes the party in operation to ensure service provided is efficient, courteous, and correct from both etiquette and contractual terms. Oversees Accounts Payable; ensures payment arrangements are coordinated prior to the end of each reporting period. Directs Cashier Fund Handling, Bingo, Duty Manager Operations, Payroll, and Facility Management Operations. Manages real property resources and provides advice on renovations, improvements, and minor construction. Maintains work order and property maintenance logs in accordance with Department of Air Force (DAF) directives and performs follow-ups weekly. Maintains key inventory and control logs in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-5001. Maintains the party reservation book and party contracts. Programs and maintains Point of Sale (POS) systems with supporting data to include menus, price changes, and personnel data. Serves as the Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) for the facility; maintains all club vehicles, logs, reports milage and scheduled inspections and maintenance requirements on assigned vehicles. Serves as ADPE, Equipment Custodian, and Self Inspection monitor and maintains quarterly successful inspection with accurate records. Exercises the full range of supervisory functions to include employee selection, initiating personnel actions, preparing performance standards and evaluations, approving/disapproving leave requests, resolving complaints and initiating disciplinary actions when necessary. Assures patron satisfaction by resolving complaints and other customer problems. Establishes overall work schedules. Performs related duties as assigned. Position is a position of trust.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12973948

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/19/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have progressively responsible experience related to the management aspects of food and beverage activities. Must have the ability to supervise, train, plan and organize social functions for large groups of people, and schedule subordinates or have experience which shows the potential to develop these qualities. Examples of such experience include but are not limited to work which involves planning activities, establishing administrative procedures and policies, funds accountability, overseeing food preparation or facility layout for group social functions; organizing activities which require coordination of numerous tasks involving cooperation from several sources of services or personnel, responsibility for an operation or management of an activity similar to the one in which the position is located and planning for and marketing products. Must have familiarity with formal protocols for high-ranking dignitaries, familiarity with skill identifying and resolving problems and must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to satisfactorily complete food handler's training. Ability to lift objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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