Snack Bar Manager

Air Mobility Command•Little Rock AFB, AR

About The Position

This position is in the Community Services Flight and manages snack bar operations. The Snack Bar Manager works under the supervision of the Event Center Director to implement higher-level directives and recommends improvements to food and beverage service and general operations. The role develops limited-time offers to increase revenue and move product, and assists with annual budgeting and financial planning for sales, programs, and capital requirements. The manager is responsible for workforce management, recruitment, staff training, and personnel management. They train employees in food preparation and presentation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bar operations. The role tracks labor, food and beverage, and inventory costs; maintains cost cards; manages inventory; and takes corrective action to meet budget goals. It also evaluates suppliers and sources for supplies, equipment, and resale merchandise. The position monitors public health requirements and ensures compliance with Air Force health and sanitation requirements, while following military and civilian protocol. When needed, the manager prepares and serves meals, handles payments and cash-register operations, operates a dishwasher, performs cleaning, and unloads deliveries. The manager may operate light trucks, sedans, and 15-passenger vans weighing up to 10,000 pounds. The position guarantees a minimum of 0 hours and may be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen with at least three years of U.S. residency.
Must complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and periodic examinations every three years thereafter.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test screening.
Must possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid state driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
Must obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.
Must meet age requirements to serve alcoholic beverages.
Must have responsible experience related to food, beverage, or hospitality services management that demonstrates ability to perform the duties.
Experience must include responsibility or supervision over various phases of food and beverage management.
Must be able to perform cash-handling duties, including receiving payments and making change, according to established procedures.
Must be able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
Applicants must provide proof of claimed eligibility or preference by the application closing date, 11/09/2026.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met before entrance on duty.

Nice To Haves

Prior cash-handling experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Manage snack bar operations under the supervision of the Event Center Director and implement higher-level directives.
Recommend improvements to food and beverage service and general operations.
Develop limited-time offers to increase revenue and move product.
Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning for sales, programs, and capital requirements.
Manage the workforce, recruitment, staff training, and personnel duties.
Train subordinate employees in food preparation and presentation for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bar operations.
Track labor, food and beverage, and inventory costs and make adjustments to meet budget goals.
Evaluate suppliers for supplies, equipment, and resale merchandise, and establish new or varied sources to improve selection and meet customer demands.
Maintain and update food and bar cost cards quarterly and take corrective action when costs exceed established goals.
Maintain adequate inventory for food and beverage operations.
Monitor public health requirements and ensure compliance with Air Force health and sanitation requirements.
Ensure proper military and civilian protocol is followed.
Prepare and serve hot and cold meals as needed, selecting appropriate ingredients and following set recipes.
Receive payments, operate the cash register, make change, and follow cash-fund accountability procedures.
Operate a dishwasher and perform required cleaning tasks.
Unload stock from delivery trucks.
Operate one or more vehicles, potentially including light trucks, sedans, and 15-passenger vans weighing up to 10,000 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.