MANAGER (CHILI'S GRILL & BAR)

MANAGER (CHILI'S GRILL & BAR)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan

Salary Range: $55000 - $65000 Per Year

Job Summary: About the position: This is a NAF Career Program position assigned to Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave.

Major Duties:

• 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. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912904

Qualifications: 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 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. 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.

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 05/05/2026 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. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-05