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Commander, Navy Installations Food, Beverage, and Entertainment Director in Sasebo Naval Base, Japan

Summary This position is located within Fleet Readiness Department (N92) in Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) and is responsible for multiple and varied food and beverage facilities at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS). At CFAS, this encompasses the Harbor View Club, Galaxies Club, Showboat Theater, Hario Village Theater, and contracted facility Chili's. The purpose of this position is to provide oversight of all food and beverage operations. Responsibilities Responsible for planning, oversight and execution, via delegation to subordinate managers, of a comprehensive food & beverage operation to include daily operations, catering operations, and thematic programming in individual facilities to enhance sales and meet customer satisfaction. Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive publicity/advertising and sales marketing campaign, with support from the MWR Marketing Office, which includes, but not limited to, ongoing sales programs designed to solicit eligible users and increase sales and profits. Reviews all marketing submissions from managers and consolidates campaigns and programs when efficient and beneficial for the program. Serves as main food & beverage point of contact and coordinates functions/events requiring food and beverage service within the installation. Coordinates with Facility Operations Manager to ensure requirements for the occasion are met, to include suitable types of services, menus, beverage items, pricing, and staffing requirements. Coordinates with appropriate staff and other food service personnel to arrange details such as printing of menus, procurement of decorations, appropriate entertainment, proper advertising/marketing, and signing of contracts for all food & beverage events, special parties, or the division's portion of MWR special events. Ensures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation, security and any other operating regulations to maintain open and safe food & beverage operations. Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive publicity/advertising and sales marketing program which includes, but not limited to, ongoing sales programs designed to solicit eligible users and increase sales and profits of the Food & Beverage Department. Provides oversight to the movie theater program to ensure compliance with Navy Motion Picture regulations. Acts as the COR or assigns COR responsibilities to the Galaxies Club Manager to work with Chili's and ensure their compliance with both CNIC and Navy MED regulations. Provides oversight to the ARMP slot machine program. Works with the local ARMP representative to ensure compliance with all Navy regulations as they relate to the slot machine program. Works with CNIC, Armed Forces Entertainment and/or with agents/bands to book entertainment. Coordinates all sound and productions requirements and arranges all logistical support to move and house the entertainers. Manages and oversees three general managers of on-base food & beverage establishments (Harbor View Club, Galaxies Club, Showboat Theater, Hario Village Theater), with an estimated 75-100 employees to include US NAF and Japanese local national employees. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts all supervisory duties, to include, but not limited to recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluations and disciplinary actions for direct reports, and can assist or fill in for subordinate managers as needed. Monitors and makes recommendations for staffing decisions within the division. Assures quality in determining selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, qualifications, discipline and awards to employees. Works with Training Specialist and managers to ensure staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions and maintains annual training requirements. Addresses potential disciplinary and performance issues in a timely manner and takes appropriate corrective actions, as necessary. Fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and reprisal. Ensures equitable treatment of all staff. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Prepares operation budget for review, ensuring food and beverage services, facilities, and equipment are in good repair, supplies are of good quality and properly programmed, marketed and advertised. Analyzes financial data, reviews budgets and submits reports and recommendations to the Fleet Readiness Director (N92). Develops and submits budget criteria to the N92. Maintains accountability and internal controls for receipts, property and monies at the local level. Performs continuous analysis of cost and sales operations to determine profit and loss. Through subordinate managers is responsible for the coordination of all source data to the CNRJ Financial Department, enabling accounting to compile and report fund status, operational statements, and detailed ledger information. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Knowledge and skill in applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices to perform difficult and complex assignments concerning food and food service. Examples of this level of work include knowledge of procedures, techniques, and financial responsibilities related to the administration of food, beverage and restaurants, to include specialized knowledge of managing multiple types of food and beverage establishments, to include quick service, fine dining, and catering operations, to include managing the daily operations, marketing, budget and adherence to standards of such facilities. Knowledge of the goals, principles and techniques of multiple types of food and beverage service operations, to include ability to conduct detailed financial analysis on areas of growth and potential, develop promotions to increase patron utilization, and knowledge of the various food safety and sanitation standards for quick serve, fine dining, and catering facilities. Knowledge of budgeting, financial management and planning. Knowledge of different types of food service operations and how their similarities and differences relate to installation services. Supervisory and leadership knowledge, with the ability to influence the actions of others in obtaining cooperation and assistance to meet the CNRJ mission and vision. Establish procedures to cross-check priced changes to prevent monetary loss in the food service system. Devise meals to accommodate diverse cultural and religious food requirements. Determine equipment replacement schedule and budget for normal and unanticipated equipment replacement. Familiarity with point of sale, catering software, and basics of food ordering systems required. Knowledge of APF and NAF budget development and execution. Establish entertainment needs and coordinate with production companies to determine production support needed. Knowledge of food service operation policies, procedures, and regulations, particularly as they pertain to food safety, sanitation/cleanliness, and costing. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Skill in cash handling procedures. Ability to exercise all delegated supervisory and managerial authority to the fullest extent possible to accomplish the mission. Ability to supervise and direct the work of other employees, monitor performance, and assure adequate internal control procedures are developed and operative. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Education When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package. Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States. Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required. All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study. *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s). Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Additional Information Must be a U.S. citizen or national. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

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