About the position: This position will be assigned to the Club Muroc on Edwards Air Force Base. Responsible for all arrangements for catering activities requiring food and beverage services catered by the club.

Duties

Responsible for all arrangement 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 beverages 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 outside the club as 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 club is concerned; greets hosts and hostess; set 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 terns. Maintains the party reservation book and party contracts. Plans special membership affairs (i.e., New Year's Eve Dance); plans menus, prepares notice to membership; arranges music and entertainment; accepts reservations; plans seating charts and table assignment; and as require, observes and supervises party in progress. Responsible for supervising the banquet staff, which includes assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates their work performance; approves or disapproves annual leave, sick leave or leave without pay; hires, promotes, motivates, disciplines, and separates employees. Responsible for the quality of work done and for ensuring efficient and economical work operations. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12495027

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to work nights, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.

Qualifications

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, 08/05/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have experience which demonstrated the ability to plan and organize social functions for large groups of people. Experience scheduling special events and arranging for catering services; responsibility for supervising or overseeing the food preparation of the facility layout for group social functions; organizing activities which required coordination of numerous tasks involving cooperation from several sources of services or personnel. Applicant must have experience that provided knowledge of formal protocol for high-ranking dignitaries. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Edwards Community Services Flight 412 FSS/FSCN 5 N. Seller Ave Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1250 US
• Name: Edwards NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]