Manager (Chili's Grill & Bar)
Pacific Air Forces is hiring a Manager (Chili's Grill & Bar) in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. This role involves overseeing restaurant operations, managing staff, and ensuring adherence to food service standards.
Reports directly to the General Manager of the franchise restaurant. Ensure all food and beverages meet AF and franchise standards in taste, temperature, freshness, and appearance while adhering to AF and franchise programs and policies. Directly manage and coordinate subordinate personnel and food service activities of the restaurant. Keep all team members current on ongoing/upcoming promotions, business trends, and safety issues, and assists in any area needed to maintain a smoothly flowing restaurant/facility. Evaluates personnel's performance and provide feedback to keep them motivated and productive. Ensure that all health and safety standards are adhered to, and an appropriate work environment is maintained. Estimate food and beverage costs and ensure those costs are maintained within established parameters. Purchase and maintain and inventory supplies, equipment, food and beverages at a level that meets current business trends. Ensure supplies are used efficiently with minimal waste. Conduct inventories and estimate food and beverage costs based on historical data and market trends. Strict adherence to policies in customer service. Investigate and resolve food and beverage quality and service complaints. Implement, monitor, review, and evaluate menu items, food production, and food service. Supervise cleaning and maintenance of equipment and arranges for repair and other service as needed. Daily receipts are deposited correctly and cash banks are maintained and balanced daily. Properly handle emergencies or unusual occurrences and report them the General Manager. Provide guidance and direction to subordinates. Recognize potential problems and applies timely and effective remedies to ensure operational and financial stability.
Requirements
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, 05/05/2026.
General Experience: Experience that shows progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other work which has provided a general knowledge of management principles and practices, OR progressively responsible experience in the functions managed by a manager of a full-service restaurant.
Specialized Experience: In addition to general experience, applicant must have specialized experience gained in the operation or management of a government, institutional or civilian restaurant.
Preferred Experience: Experience working in a management role with a name brand casual dining restaurant is preferred. Professional certification and/or accreditation in hospitality professional management areas is highly desirable.
Benefits
This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave). For more information, visit http://www.myairforcelife.com/Employment/Benefits.aspx.
Additional Info
Other Information
- Job Grade: NF-04
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Drug Test Required: False
- Relocation: True
- Travel: 0% (No travel required)
- Telework Eligible: False
- Bargaining Unit Status: False
- Financial Disclosure: False
- Position Sensitivity: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
- Probationary Period: May be required
- Direct Deposit: Required
- Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered.
- E-Verify: Satisfactorily complete an employment verification check.
- Multiple positions may be filled.
- How to Apply: To be considered, you must apply online at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912904 by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/05/2026.
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