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KBR Poland BOSS: Food Service Manager in Slupsk, Poland
Title:
Poland BOSS: Food Service Manager
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Program Summary
KBR proudly serves as the performance-based contractor for Base Operations Services at the Aegis Ashore Missile Defence System in Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo, Poland. This program focuses on the deployment and operational management of the sophisticated Aegis system, designed to intercept, and neutralize short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Our primary mission is to ensure seamless base operations, directly enhancing strategic defence capabilities.
NSF Redzikowo, housing the second Aegis Ashore system, plays a crucial role in NATO's defence against missile threats. Commissioned in September, the facility emphasizes our commitment to supporting key military infrastructures. Its strategic location northwest of Warsaw, near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, positions it strategically in European defence.
Our involvement in NSF Redzikowo includes comprehensive Base Operations Services, showcasing KBR's expertise in managing complex military facilities. The base incorporates essential infrastructure, such as administrative offices, housing, dining facilities, security buildings, and athletic facilities—all maintained to the highest standards.
Job Summary
We're seeking a skilled Food Service Manager with excellent customer relations, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to oversee our Base Galley/Food Service operations. In this role, you'll provide strong leadership and direction to our team of cooks, chefs, and Galley/Food Service Workers, ensuring smooth planning, organization, and management of all food service aspects. Your responsibilities will include upholding the highest standards of service, monitoring compliance with health and safety regulations, and executing special functions with finesse. With hiring authority, you'll have the opportunity to assemble a team of top-notch professionals. If you're driven to deliver excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level!
Roles and Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of Galley Services operations, including food handling, preparation, budgeting, subsistence ordering, warehousing, menu planning, and facility health and sanitation concerns.
Coordinate with customers and integrate galley support activities, including command-sponsored events and special meal activities, with other organizations and company functions.
Ensure Galley operations adhere to client-directed serving schedules, emphasizing timely and cost-effective delivery.
Maintain awareness of and monitor employee compliance with all relevant functional directives, safety regulations, company policies, and procedures.
Define training requirements, develop employee skills, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Supervise and provide operational oversight to personnel involved in galley/food service activities, ensuring proper and safe food handling, preparation, serving, inventory management, and replenishment ordering.
Manage a galley serving an estimated 14,000 meals per month (with surge capacity for 16,000 meals), providing three meals a day along with a midnight meal (totaling four meals) seven days a week.
Basic Qualifications
U.S. citizenship required.
Active US Secret Clearance or ability to obtain.
10+ years' experience in hospitality management or military food service.
Demonstrated recent experience in Navy or Marine Galley/Food Service operations.
Technical expertise in galley services startup, implementation, and operation.
Strong knowledge of relevant Navy safety regulations and food codes to include NAVMED P-5010, NAVSUP P-486 and OPNAVINST 5100.23, & Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH)
Completion of food service sanitation and safety training.
Proficiency in automated food management systems like STORES.
Completion of FSM System Operation Training by NAVY FOOD MANAGEMENT TEAM.
Serve Safe Certification (40-hour course).
Fluency in English.
Passport book with at least 12 months validity and 4 blank visa/stamp pages.
Driver's license with at least 6 months validity.
Ability to obtain and maintain an International Driving Permit.
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree
Active Secret Clearance
Familiarity with relevant Navy food service manuals and resources, such as NAVSUP P-486, NAVSUP P-7, Armed Forces Recipe Service, NAVSUP P-476, NAVSUP P-580, and culinary preparation texts.
Knowledge of health standards like Healthy People 2010 Goals and Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Experience with Go for Green Nutrition Standards
COVID VACCINATION:
In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.