Catering Manager

Job summary

About the position: This position is located at Club Eifel, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. This is a Regular Part Time position (20-34 hours per week). Work schedule is Monday through Friday, including occasional weekends and holidays. Military Spouse Preference is lost if selected for this position.

Major duties

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and assistance to the Club Manager/Assistant Manager. Responsible for planning and organizing and directing programs all within budget. Responsible for arrangements for catering activities (i.e., banquets, parties, receptions, luncheons, and other special activities) responsible for quality food and service catered by the club. Supervise Club employees, performs workforce management, recruitment, and staffing. Provides instruction and guidance to all club staff members on functions taking place during the shift. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12839716

Qualification

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/26/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be: - A US citizen, or- A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany) In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and non-NATO countries are not eligible for US NAF Employment. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Experience which demonstrates the ability to plan and organize social functions for large groups of people. Prior manager experience in hospitality industry is a plus. Must have experience making budgets, tracking cost of labor and cost of goods to meet Air Force Standards. Knowledge of computer-based programs needed to make contracts and floor charts (i.e., Caterease and Social Tables) Knowledge of computer-based programs used to track inventory and cost recipes (i.e., FoodTrak). Must have ability to work various shifts to accommodate guests whether events take place in the morning, evening, or weekend. Proficient with Excel, Word, and Social Media platforms.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.