Food Service Contract Manager

DRTC•Tinker Air Force Base, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Contract Manager oversees all aspects of the Tinker Air Force Base food services contract, including Flight Kitchen and Vanwey Dining Hall operations. The role ensures contract compliance, high-quality food service, effective budget management, and serves as the primary liaison with government representatives. The manager leads contract personnel and supports DRTC’s mission of creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The position is based at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The listed salary is $65,000 per year. Required agency training includes DRTC Philosophy, SourceAmerica and Department of Labor compliance, Crunchtime/Aloha, food protection and ServSafe manager certifications, HIPAA and confidentiality, federal contract compliance, and security and base access.

Requirements

At least 5 years of food service management experience.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance programs, training methods, and commercial food service equipment.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency and comfort with technology.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass required Federal, State, and Agency background checks.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to Tinker Air Force Base.
Valid Real ID-compliant driver license required.
Must maintain required vehicle liability insurance and pass bi-annual MVR checks.
Excellent attendance and professional conduct required.
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and move materials up to 25 pounds horizontally up to 100 feet.
Must be able to work in office, food service, industrial, and kitchen environments, and may be exposed to extreme temperatures in industrial work areas.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods as needed.

Nice To Haves

TFM experience preferred.
Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the Tinker Food Service Contract, including Flight Kitchen and Vanwey Dining Hall operations.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Ensure compliance with Performance Work Statement requirements and applicable AbilityOne, SourceAmerica, DOD, OSHA, USDOL, and Service Contract Act regulations.
Maintain and improve operational systems, policies, and procedures.
Keep leadership informed about contract performance, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
Provide leadership and direction to the Assistant Contract Manager, Operations Supervisor, Contract Secretary, and food service staff.
Collaborate on menu planning, commissary coordination, staffing, and training initiatives.
Ensure food safety, sanitation, storage, and service standards are maintained.
Oversee equipment replacement planning and operational improvements.
Review customer feedback and implement solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
Maintain current knowledge of culinary trends, food service technology, and industry best practices.
Maintain required SourceAmerica, AbilityOne, and contract compliance documentation.
Participate in Federal Contracts Administration Committee and other agency meetings as required.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies.
Support contract audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
Develop and manage the annual contract budget.
Approve and monitor contract purchases and expenditures.
Ensure operations remain within approved budget guidelines.
Prepare budget analyses and projections for potential contract opportunities.