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Catering Manager
Pacific Air Forces · Posted 45 days ago
On-site Kadena Air Base Okinawa $25 – $35/hr Apply by Jun 1, 2026 General Business And Industry ENTJESFJESFPESTJ Hospitality
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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Rocker Enlisted Club on Kadena Airbase in Okinawa, Japan.
What You'll Do
- →Plans, organizes, and manages catering operations for banquets, receptions, parties, luncheons, meetings, and other special events, ensuring services meet customer expectations and club standards.
- →Conducts client consultations to determine event requirements such as number of guests, menu preferences, seating layouts, décor, entertainment, and special requests.
- →Provides recommendations to optimize guest experience while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- →Develops and negotiates contracts, establishes pricing, secures client approval, and serves as the official point of commitment for catering services.
- →Ensures agreements comply with club policy and generate appropriate revenue.
- →Coordinates execution of events by transmitting requirements to kitchen staff, service personnel, and supporting functions.
- →Oversees details such as menu printing, procurement of decorations, table setups, and scheduling of entertainment.
- →Monitors event preparation and final setup, inspecting for accuracy and completeness.
- →Greets hosts, facilitates receiving lines if requested, and ensures events proceed smoothly and in accordance with contractual terms and club standards of etiquette and service.
- →Plans and manages club-sponsored membership events, such as holiday parties, themed dinners, or dances.
- →Develops menus, entertainment schedules, seating charts, reservation systems, and promotional announcements for the membership.
- →Maintains comprehensive records of catering contracts, reservations, and billing.
- →Prepares after-action reports, tracks revenues, and assists the Club Manager in analyzing catering performance to support financial planning.
- →Ensures compliance with Air Force, DoD, and local health and safety regulations in all catering operations, including food handling, service standards, sanitation, and fire/safety codes.
Requirements
- ✓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 in order to qualify.
Personality Fit
Job ID: ce557dfa-8589-447a-b5d8-59438db69d0a
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