Caterer.

Air Force District of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the Air Force District of Washington as a catering manager. You will be responsible for overseeing all catering activities, ensuring exceptional service is provided for our members. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in event planning and effective communication skills while managing large-scale functions. This role presents an opportunity to contribute to morale and recreation activities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing social functions for large groups.
• Ability to supervise food preparation and event layout.
• Knowledge of formal protocol for dignitaries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and organizing catering services for events.
• Manages arrangements and communicates directly with members for event requirements.
• Monitors compliance with contractual obligations during events.

Skills

Event Planning

Organization

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Duties

Responsible for all arrangements for catering activities (i.e., banquets, parties, receptions, luncheons and other special activities) requiring food and beverage service catered by the club. Either in person or by letter, obtains pertinent information from member host, such as number of guests expected, seating arrangements, decorations, and music and entertainment desired. Analyzes the requirements of the occasion and decides on suitable types of services to be provided; discusses menu and beverage items and prices to be charged. Draws up party contract and obtains member's signature. Responsible for making the commitment as to arrangements and price to be paid for the services provided. Provides catering service for member's functions held outside the club as authorized by policy, regulations and guidelines. Transmits information to chef or head cook and other personnel concerned with party activities; arranges for such details as printing of menus, procurement of decorations and entertainment and table set-ups; arranges for items such as furniture, china, silverware, candles and glasses. Inspects final arrangements for the party to ensure that all contractual arrangements are met insofar as the club is concerned; greets host and hostess; sets up receiving line if desired; and as required, observes the party in operation to ensure service provided is efficient, courteous and correct from both etiquette and contractual terms. Maintains the party reservation book and party contracts. Plans special membership affairs (i.e., New Year's Eve Dance); plans menus; prepares notice to membership; arranges music and entertainment; accepts reservations; plans seating charts and table assignments; and as required, observes and supervises party in progress. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  
  

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, 06/26/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of 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.

Qualifying Experience

Experience which demonstrates the ability to plan and organize social functions for large groups of people. Experience scheduling special events and arranging for catering services; responsibility for supervising or overseeing the food preparation or facility layout for group social functions; organizing activities which require coordination of numerous tasks involving cooperation from several sources of services or personnel. Experience that provides knowledge of formal protocol for high-ranking dignitaries. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
• Union Name AFGE and Local 1092.