Food and Beverage Manager
Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): South Korea, South Korea
Salary Range: $65000 - $85000 Per Year
Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide oversight of all dining services operations to include developing and implementing marketing and menu plans, assessing customer interests and growth areas, developing and overseeing budgets, conducting analysis to determine profit or loss status, implementing staffing and training plans, raising quality standards, preparing for inspections, and ensuring the highest quality of dining operations. **ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE IN KOREA IS EXTREMELY LIMITED**
Major Duties:
- Supervises over thirty F&B staff within the Program to include US, NAF, and Korean National employees. Leads and oversees a comprehensive F&B Program to include Front of the House (FOH) and Back of the House (BOH) functions for full-service restaurant, Quick Service restaurant and a four-lane bowling alley. Performs as a Supervisor for a multinational, multilingual staff. Plans work, sets priorities and schedules work as necessary to assure effective and expeditious accomplishment of priority work without adverse effect on regular and recurring work. Assigns work to subordinates based on employee's capabilities, priorities and difficulty. Develops performance standards and evaluates employee performances. Provides technical and administrative oversight, advice and instruction. Takes disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands. Identifies and arranges for employee developmental and training requirements. Ensures all employees receive equal consideration in determining qualifications, selections, promotions, training, details, discipline and awards of employees. Performs a variety of other personnel, acquisition, accounting, marketing, and internal review duties and responsibilities depending upon the needs of the organization. Demonstrates leadership by example, motivates and provides a work environment in which staff and supervisors are productive, providing them with constructive coaching and counseling. Actively supports the development, training and mentoring of staff. Manages group or interpersonal conflict situations effectively. Completes a variety of creative, organizational and leadership tasks to ensure the program operates optimally. Leads service oversight, establishing service standards, training and development thru execution. Collaborates with Food Production team to ensure an effective and efficient flow of food. Assists in developing site preparation plans and requirements for facility conversions, retrofits, renovations, and new construction small and large. Conducts market and industry research on new food, beverage, and equipment items, consumer, and restaurant trends. Conducts hands-on cooking and preparation tests in actual clubs, restaurants, and snack bar operations and in test kitchens. Stays current on developing trends in the industry and taking advantage of the unique opportunity serving important DoD, USFK and Republic of Korea (ROK) guests within Korea. Conducts walk thru at each outlet. Leads Beverage oversight, menu development and training thru execution. Monitors supply chain management, planning the flow of food and beverages via procurement supplying thru production and service Identifies log jams and other operational issues and resolves promptly. Ensures all staff issues are addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously, and keeps track of progress until resolved. Establishes, measures, monitors and evaluates processes, policies and procedures thru proven results. Ensures leadership objectives, process analysis, internal controls, employee relations, productivity, and facility management; maximizes usage of spaces, facilities, customer service/service quality measurements, programs and services to ensure fiscal budget and objectives are met or exceeded. Assists in the formulation and execution of directives, policies and procedures and other guidance for the F&B department. Manages and oversees the development of the beverage production annual operating budget and Sales & Marketing Plans. Collaborates with the Public Works Department to manage the direction, processes and functional requirements involved in the coordination and accomplishment of plans, scope, design, construction, budget, and direction of F&B construction, repair and renovation projects. Ensures early identification of problems, facilitates resolution and verifies work completion. Participates in the development and implementation of short and long-range plans for the construction and/or renovation of assets and facilities of varied structural designs, condition, and age. Responsible for conducting all required surveys, reviews, and inspections to determine requirements. Reviews drawings and specifications for work performed by contractors and/or Public Works Department personnel prior to award or start up and ensures that work is completed as required. Supports Occupational Safety & Health, Serv Safe objectives and initiatives and implements a safety plan, which outlines the policies and procedures regarding employee safety and health in the workplace, and overall F&B safety. Ensures completion of the mandatory occupational safety and health training annually. Responsible for the quality of service, food and beverage provided in all the F&B Dining areas, bowling operations and catering. Stays consistently visible at the "front of the house," engaging both guests and staff while monitoring overall quality execution.
Qualifications: Expert knowledge of F&B operations and the business of managing outlets thru service and execution. Expert knowledge of beverage management, from vendor/product sourcing, creating recipes/menus, and the service of the product. Knowledge of the development and management of operations to include trends, operating efficiencies, cost avoidance, revenue generating opportunities and profitability. Knowledge of managing and providing high standards of customer service with an emphasis on exceeding guest expectations. Knowledge and ability to supervise, train staff, delegate work, and accomplish mission requirements through subordinate personnel. Knowledge of administrative procedures involving correspondence, forms, files, reports, training requests, Point of Sale/Management Information Systems, calendar management systems, etc. Knowledge of construction, repair and renovation project processes. Knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of current trends in the industry In-depth knowledge of safe serving regulations Possess exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and goal-setting Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; time management and organization Skill in modifying and or developing appropriate methods, approaches, and procedures for the most effective management of division programs. Ability to be effective, versatile and action-oriented. Ability to develop unique menus Ability to create and implement annual budgets Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments. Ability to work with and lead a staff of diverse cultures. Ability to create and implement quality control programs that maintain high and/or improved guest satisfaction. Ability to write, edit, review and interpret complex instructions.
How to Apply: 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 12/16/2025 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. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12842157 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 DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-16