Caterer

Air Mobility Command•MacDill AFB, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Food and Beverages Facilities for the 6th Force Support Squadron, MacDill AFB. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Must be courteous and exercises tact when dealing with customers. Works under the supervision of the Facility Manager. Performance is measured based on results achieved, i.e., success of total operations in terms of customer satisfaction at special events and soundness of operations.

Requirements

Must be courteous and exercises tact when dealing with customers.
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 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.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
Successful completion and adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.
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.
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.

Nice To Haves

Experience that provides knowledge of formal protocol for high-ranking dignitaries is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 at alternate venues outside the facility (Seascapes/SOCOM/CENTCOM/Conference Center) 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 facility 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 requests for marketing of programs; arranges music and entertainment; accepts reservations; plans seating charts and table assignments; and as required, observes and supervises parties in progress.
Primary purchase card holder for both NAF and APF Purchase Card program.