Secret-Cleared Food Service Lead — Deployable & Impactful

Booz Allen Hamilton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Food Service Lead to manage dining facility operations, plan meals, inventories, and vendor orders ensuring safe and healthy preparation for staff. You will oversee contractors and supervise mess personnel, travel extensively to austere locations in South Asia, and support program leadership with data-driven improvements.

Applicants should have 5+ years in food service, 2+ years in management, SERVSAFE certification, and readiness for high-travel deployments while

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food service and 2+ years in management.
• Experience with DoD/US air force food regs preferred.
• Secret clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day dining facility operations.
• Plan meals, perform inventories, and order food.
• Oversee contractors and provide staff training.
• Travel up to 90% to austere locations as needed.

Skills

Food service management

Budgeting & cost control

Schedule production

Contractor management

Safety & regulatory knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (nice to have)

Tools

SERVSAFE certification

ACFEF Apprenticeship program

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Food Service Lead to manage dining facility operations, plan meals, inventories, and vendor orders ensuring safe and healthy preparation for staff. You will oversee contractors and supervise mess personnel, travel extensively to austere locations in South Asia, and support program leadership with data-driven improvements.

Applicants should have 5+ years in food service, 2+ years in management, SERVSAFE certification, and readiness for high-travel deployments while