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FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command
Air Force Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF)
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About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the food and beverage facilities within the 436 Force Support Squadron (FSS)
This position is considered Regular Full-Time. You are guaranteed 35 hours, however you could work up to 40 hours per week. As a Regular Full-Time employee, you are eligible to earn annual leave, sick leave and sign up for benefits to include Health/Dental and Life Insurance, 401(k) and NAF Retirement
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Summary
About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the food and beverage facilities within the 436 Force Support Squadron (FSS)
This position is considered Regular Full-Time. You are guaranteed 35 hours, however you could work up to 40 hours per week. As a Regular Full-Time employee, you are eligible to earn annual leave, sick leave and sign up for benefits to include Health/Dental and Life Insurance, 401(k) and NAF Retirement
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Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Dover AFB, DE
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $26.50 - $26.50 per hour Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
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Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-4W-FSWC0412212 Control number 886099300
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
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The purpose of this position is to provide guidance, direction and operations for food and beverage facilities within the Force Support Squadron (FSS). Plans, organizes, and oversees all Food & Beverage Operations for the Community Services Flight. Develops goals, objectives, and programs that integrate the organization and community services objectives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. Plans work for accomplishment by employees, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Oversees the organizations Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) food service activities, such as clubs, snack bars or restaurants, and coffee outlets. Uses sound business principles to provide long-range plans; direct the use of equipment, manpower, and facilities; and to provide high standards of food and beverage, entertainment, promotional, and banquet operations. Monitors activities to identify financial trends, analyzes data, and applies innovative measures to correct discrepancies and provide high-quality, cost effective operations. Identifies need for change in organization priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans and schedules work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives as well as customer needs. Establishes review systems for the organization that makes certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved. Implements and maintains an effective internal control system to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste and abuse. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through leadership. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of staff. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for programs to ensure services and operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements and support goals. Develops, monitors, and analyzes applicable statistical data to track operating programs, evaluate their effectiveness and applicability to goals, and plan improvements. Keeps leadership informed of progress of programs and advises of any significant developments that may impact plans. Monitors and evaluates operation and activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, directives, procedures, and policies. Ability to perform cook duties as needed and directed. Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates actual and/or potential problem areas in food & beverage activities, drawing from trend data and knowledge of the organization. Responsible for preparation, management, execution, and fiscal oversight of the F & B non-appropriated fund (NAF) budgets. Ensures proper completion of daily financial paperwork. Provides oversight of inventories and ensures completion of associated reports. Develops capital improvement, short and long-range plans; secures and maintains equipment, facilities, and supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13073637
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Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/28/2026
Business Based Action, 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:
Knowledge of business and trade practices, possess a high level of hands-on culinary skills, characteristics, and methods of administering and evaluating food and beverage operations. Knowledge of business operations policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques within one or more of the following areas: hospitality, food and beverage, business operations and/or community wide event planning. Training at an accredited professional culinary school is desired, with emphasis encompassing management of the full range of quality cooks as performed in a restaurant, club, cafeteria, or similar type of establishment. Knowledge of techniques used to evaluate strengths or weaknesses and develop/revise programs to meet goals and promote patronage. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program to meet objectives. Ability to plan, organize, and direct all the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of more than one operation to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Knowledge of sound financial management principles and methods; and federal, state agency, and local guidance relating to food and beverage operations. Knowledge of cost cards, pricing strategy, internal and inventory controls, and point of sale (POS) and inventory management systems. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, co workers, and leaders of both on/off base agencies/organizations. Skill in analyzing customer desires regarding type of program, and in developing and recommending solutions or approaches to solve problems in food and beverage operations. Progressively responsible experience in managing/directing, quantity cooking, preparation of a variety of food. Knowledge of planning/arranging formal banquets and providing catering services. Must read, write and speak English fluently and present a neat, clean professional image which is consistent with military and civilian protocol. Must have the ability to plan and implement new and unique programs and ideas without the benefit of established criteria. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Must be able to exert light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre employment physical. "This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use." Must possess a valid drivers license.
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.
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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.
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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 positions 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.
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Required Documents
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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:
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:
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 persons 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
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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 09/28/2026 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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
Agency contact information
Dover NAF HR Office
Email 436fss.hro.group@us.af.mil Address Dover Community Services Flight
436 FSS/FSCN
520 Main Gate Way, Room 232
Dover AFB, DE 19902-7262
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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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:
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:
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 persons 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
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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 09/28/2026 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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
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Agency contact information
Dover NAF HR Office
Email 436fss.hro.group@us.af.mil Address Dover Community Services Flight
436 FSS/FSCN
520 Main Gate Way, Room 232
Dover AFB, DE 19902-7262
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Air Mobility Command
Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). Dover is a beautiful area within an hour of beautiful beaches and is close to Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore. Delaware has many farms with lots of local produce, breweries, and vineyards. Also located in the area are Ballys & Harrington Casinos, and the Dover Racetrack, which hosts a NASCAR event twice a year. ?Both locations host live music events throughout the year.
As a NAF employee you are eligible to use the:
Fitness Center
Theater
Pool
Bowling Center
Golf Course
Arts & Crafts Center
Outdoor Recreation facilities
Agency contact information
Dover NAF HR Office
Email 436fss.hro.group@us.af.mil Address Dover Community Services Flight
436 FSS/FSCN
520 Main Gate Way, Room 232
Dover AFB, DE 19902-7262
US
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the food and beverage facilities within the 436 Force Support Squadron (FSS)
This position is considered Regular Full-Time. You are guaranteed 35 hours, however you could work up to 40 hours per week. As a Regular Full-Time employee, you are eligible to earn annual leave, sick leave and sign up for benefits to include Health/Dental and Life Insurance, 401(k) and NAF Retirement
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Dover AFB, DE
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $26.50 - $26.50 per hour Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-4W-FSWC0412212 Control number 886099300
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