KBR

BLS: Executive Food Service Manager (Contingency Hire)

Houston, Texas Full time

Title:

BLS: Executive Food Service Manager (Contingency Hire)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Job Summary

The Executive Food Services Manager supports the Program Manager in managing all facets of food services to the COM sites. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Please note: This position is contingent on award.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Comply with all Environmental & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
  • Responsible for managing, monitoring and tracking food services.
  • Responsible for allocating and managing food service staff resources according to changing needs
  • Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements.
  • Manage food services operations for all sites.
  • Control resources; monitor food service staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor the locations and activities of food service assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from staff and USG representatives. 
  • Resolve food service related issues.
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must already possess a U.S. Government (USG) issued Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) security clearance or be able obtain a favorable USG MRPT clearance prior to being hired is required for the position.  Must maintain eligibility at the required clearance level for the duration of the task order.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Requires an Associate’s Degree in Food and Beverage, or Hospitality field or discipline, or at least ten (10) years of direct experience in food and beverage service management in lieu of formal education.
  • Ten (10) years food services support management experience in providing such services to large non-military operations equivalent to college campus cafeterias and/or large restaurants.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license from home of record.
  • Must have satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of food service activities for a comparable operation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage food services and logistics staff.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Ability to fully execute the food service duties and responsibilities.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
  • Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
  • Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees, prepare reports for upper management and facilitate/disseminate information.
  • Requires a valid passport with at least 12 months of validity and 6 blank pages.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant overseas facilities management experience.
  • Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions.
  • Experience working with Contractor and experience working for KBR is preferred.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.