Caterer

Pacific Air Forces•Eielson AFB, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Yukon Club at Eielson Air Force Base. The position supports the Club Manager in the economic and efficient operation of the club and provides catering arrangements and services for member functions, including banquets, parties, receptions, luncheons, and other special activities. The Caterer obtains event details from member hosts, recommends suitable service arrangements, discusses menus, beverages, and prices, and prepares contracts for members to sign. The role also coordinates arrangements for authorized off-site catering and plans special membership affairs.

Requirements

Experience planning and organizing social functions for large groups of people.
Experience scheduling special events and arranging catering services.
Experience supervising or overseeing food preparation or facility layout for group social functions.
Experience organizing activities requiring coordination of numerous tasks and cooperation among multiple service providers or personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Meet state and legal age requirements for working with alcoholic beverages.
Obtain a Food Handler's certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
Provide proof of claimed eligibility or preference by the application closing date, if applicable.
Meet applicable citizenship or residency eligibility requirements stated in the announcement.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Provide direct deposit information and satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to facilitate installation access.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing knowledge of formal protocol for high-ranking dignitaries is desired.

Responsibilities

Arrange catering activities, including banquets, parties, receptions, luncheons, and other special events requiring food and beverage service.
Obtain event details from member hosts, including guest count, seating arrangements, decorations, and desired music or entertainment.
Assess event needs, determine suitable services, discuss menu and beverage options and prices, prepare party contracts, and obtain member signatures.
Commit to event arrangements and pricing for services provided.
Provide catering services for member functions held outside the club when authorized by policy, regulations, and guidelines.
Transmit event information to the chef or head cook and other involved personnel; coordinate menu printing, decorations, entertainment, table setups, furniture, china, silverware, candles, and glasses.
Inspect event arrangements to ensure contractual terms are met; greet hosts, set up receiving lines when requested, and observe events as needed to ensure efficient, courteous, and appropriate service.
Maintain the party reservation book and party contracts.
Plan special membership events, including menus, member notices, music and entertainment, reservations, seating charts, and table assignments; supervise events as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.