RESTAURANT MANAGER Job in Yokota Air Base, Japan

Vacancy No. 25-9YFSWO890604 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $21.55 to $25.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/9/2025 Close Date 7/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Yokota Air Base, Japan


Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at Route-16 and Mediterranean Bistro.

This is a Regular Full Time position, guaranteed 40 hours a week

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

  • Serves as the manager of a standalone restaurant, responsible for ensuring positive economic and efficient operations.
  • Plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations, schedules, equipment and materials while adhering to work priorities, project, schedules, resources, and work plans established by the supervisor.
  • Plans and prepares menus, cost estimates, determines quantities, components and courses of meals; calculates prices.
  • Prepares cost estimates, establishes stock levels and requisitions stock for use.
  • Ensures adequate stock levels arc maintained.
  • Prepares contracts for facility functions.
  • Maintains records, verifies cash register readings against restaurant requisitions.
  • Prepares, verifies and approves associated reports and other miscellaneous financial reporting data for accuracy and control (change funds, sales and deposits reports).
  • Establishes general requirements for supplies, stock menus, etc.
  • Assures proper receipt and storage of stock and establishes control to prevent loss. Monitors stock levels to ensure timely replenishment of recurring items.
  • Prepares, monitors, and reviews budgets (monthly and annual) and other financial transactions to ensure efficient and economic operations.
  • Responsible for workforce management, recruitment and staff training.
  • Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinates.
  • Observes work in progress, resolving problems and adjusting as necessary.
  • Investigates grievances and complaints.
  • Maintains personnel time and attendance records.
  • Assures patron satisfaction by resolving complaints and other customer problems.
  • Inspects and secures safe and facility at the end of the shift.
  • Conducts periodic inventories to maintain an adequate stock.
  • Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and implementing all public health regulations pertaining to proper handling and storage of all fresh, frozen, and dry storage food products for daily production, including self- inspections of the facility.
  • Responsible for ensuring products and supplies are properly stored and the proper preventative maintenance and monitoring of all equipment related to food storage e.g. refrigerator, freezer, ice machines/dispensers, and dry storage rooms arc adhered to in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Ensures maintenance of equipment and the facility.
  • Keeps team members up to date with current promotions, trends, safety issues, and other relevant information.
  • Purchasing related equipment and supplies.
  • Responsible for issue, receipt, and control of cash boxes.
  • Provides or ensures related training is obtained and is current.
  • Performs driving duties related to delivery of food as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12761071

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • The incumbent must be a U. S. Citizen or legal U. S. residents residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB.
  • This position requires the incumbent to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug screening and random drug screening thereafter.
  • This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintains a valid government issued driver's license.

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, 07/21/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within the commuting area (100 miles) of Yokota AB, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number. ust be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Must be able to demonstrate progressively responsible experience which has provided a general knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to the operation of a commercial, industrial, institutional, or government food facility.
  • Experience should sufficiently demonstrate the ability to perform successfully at the grade level of this position.
  • Must possess specialized experience gained in the operation or management of a government or civilian club, restaurant, or institutional feeding facility.
  • Experience must include knowledge which has demonstrated supervisory methods and techniques and ability to delegate work.
  • Experience should also include technical expertise in at least one function of club operations or programs and the ability to analyze problems and make decisions considering a wide- range of factors and requirements.
  • Must have knowledge of applicable rules and regulations in areas such as budgeting, personnel, and the ability to develop operating procedures implementing these requirements.
  • Must possess basic cooking/culinary skills, including measuring ingredients, using a knife, boiling and simmering, sauteing, roasting and baking, searing, seasoning and tasting, plating and presentation.
  • Must also possess experience which provides knowledge of cash handling procedures and sales operations such as: receipt, disbursement. examination, deposit, and use of cash accountability control methods.
  • Must be able to communicate orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public.
  • Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty Including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid government Issued driver's license.
  • This is a drug testing designated position; the Incumbent will be subject to random testing for drug use.
  • This is a position of trust.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete a tier l background investigation in addition to a local installation records check.
  • Substitution for general experience: A 4-year degree from an accredited college with a major in, or a combination of the following areas: hospitality, culinary or club management, or business management.




Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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 is made that you have inflated your 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

The documents you are required to submit 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 employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • 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 eligibility to apply. 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 in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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 07/21/2025 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.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

Yokota NAF HR Office
Address
Yokota Community Services Flight
374 FSS/FSCN
Unit 5119, Bldg 316
APO AP, AP 96328-5119
US

Next steps

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