Summary This position is located at the West Point Club. 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. Responsibilities Plans and manages the day-to-day operation of a food service program where sit-down restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation. Develops daily, catering and specialty menus and provides forecasts for required tools, equipment, food items, and other supplies. Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of menu items which involve standard to moderately complex and innovative cooking methods. Develops operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply cost elements. Conducts regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation and overall efficiency of operations. Directs subordinates in all phases of service delivery and provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, training and development, employee recognition and conflict resolution. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1. Three (3) years of culinary work experience in sit-down restaurant or catering operations which provided the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to manage and supervise a food service program as described above. OR 2. Successful completion of an accredited culinary program (minimum of one year). The experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position OR the education/certification must be reflected on your resume and your degree/transcript/certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position. Highly Preferred Criteria: 1. Two (2) years experience working as a Sous Chef/Manager. AND 2. Minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in a commercial kitchen. The experience listed above must be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate for this position. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection. Education Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: West Point is not receiving manual applications. If you are interested in a manual application, please send your request to the email listed below with the Vacancy Number and the position's title. An application will be emailed to you. The completed application and supporting documentation can be emailed back. NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and any incomplete applications will result in an ineligible rating. usarmy.westpoint.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.