Supervisory Caterer Job in Air Force Academy, CO

Vacancy No. 25-6WFSWG855201 Department U.S. Air Force Academy
Salary $26.00 to $26.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 5/27/2025 Close Date 6/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Air Force Academy, CO


Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eisenhower Golf Course, Air Force Academy, Colorado.

  • This position includes benefits.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

  • Responsible for all arrangements for catering activities (ie: banquets, parties, retirements, promotions, memorials, luncheons, weddings and receptions, bar service, dining in/outs, etc.) requiring food and beverage service catered by The Grill at Eisenhower, Room Rentals or Outdoor Wedding Venue rental at Eisenhower Golf Club.
  • Obtains pertinent information from host, such as menu, number of guests expected timeline for arrival and service, décor and linens, Audio Visual (AV) needs, room layout and seating arrangements.
  • Draws up party contract and obtains client's signature.
  • Writes up Banquet Event Orders for lead cook and other personnel concerned with party activities.
  • Draws a room layout for wait staff to set up room according to client requests.
  • Inspects final arrangements for events to ensure that all contractual arrangements are met insofar as Eisenhower Golf Club is concerned; greets host and hostess; observes the event in operation to ensure service provided is efficient and courteous.
  • Meets with clients for event details including floral, DJ, cake, menu, colors, timeline, rehearsal, and set up.
  • Maintains the event reservation book and event contracts.
  • Supervises the staff of the catering operations and bar to include staffing, performance management and training.
  • Ensures staff is trained on all aspects of service to guests (ie: how to set tables, proper table service etiquette, how to replenish buffet, bussing, etc.).
  • Schedules employees in proportion to the event needs.
  • Calculates gratuities, initiates billing and accounts receivable, receives guest payments and enters account receivables in POS system.
  • Prepares after action P/L statement per event for management assessment.
  • Approves payroll, acquires cash bag from safe for opening cashiers or bartenders, orders linens and uniforms from contracted linen company, and uses Purchasing Card (p-card) for banquet supplies as well as food and beverage supplies when Food and Beverage Supervisor is away.
  • Collaborates with food and beverage supervisors to make weekly schedule.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12742308

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty.
  • This position requires the incumbent to able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have a valid 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, 06/02/2025

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 catering experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, schedule, and organize special events for large groups of people to include catering services; lead staff and oversee the food preparation and facility layout for group functions; organize activities which require coordination involving several sources of services or personnel.
  • Must have experience in methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club, or similar food activity.
  • Applicant must have supervisory experience leading staff in a restaurant, club or similar activity.
  • Must have knowledge in costing out products and menus, as well as, proper portioning of food.
  • Must know the proper purchasing, receiving, storage and preparation techniques.
  • Knowledge of catering software (Caterease, Room Viewer or similar) preferred.
  • Computer experience required, including Excel, Publisher, and Word.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Must have cash handling experience.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
  • Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 level) is required.

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

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • 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.

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

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.

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 06/02/2025 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It 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.

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Agency contact information

USAF Academy NAF HR Office
Address
USAFA Community Services Flight
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US

Next steps

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