Restaurant Manager

About the role

This position is located in the Golf Branch, Food and Beverage Division, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of this food and beverage program under the direct supervision of the Golf Branch Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises restaurant and bar operations in multiple locations, to include Buckley's as well as on and offsite special events with food and cash bar sales as well as mobile food sales. Interfaces with the Golf Branch Manager in planning menus, special events, programs, and internal controls necessary for viable and successful operations. Determines prices for party menu and banquets for all special functions. Reviews party contracts daily to determine food or bar requirements and assures that arrangements are provided as contracted. On a daily basis, plans for the utilization of food surpluses or leftovers. On a continuing basis, checks methods of preparation, size of portions and appearances. Conducts food and bar inventories as required. Exercises supervisory control over all employees assigned to the food and beverage operation which may include cashiers, food service workers, bartenders, cooks, and mobile sales cashiers.

• Incumbent will be scheduled to perform certain job functions, i.e. bartender, food preparation, etc…during peak times or during staffing shortages.

• Hires, trains, and motivates employees for quality food and beverage operations. Provides on the job training in employee work assignments. Prepares work schedules for employees supervised. Approves/disapproves leave forms. Interviews persons for specific jobs connected with food service operations. Evaluates performance and initiates required personnel actions with the Golf Branch manager.

• Responsible on a day to day basis for food and bar controls and managing operational costs. Incumbent is responsible for the proper relation of cost of good to labor, food, waste, and spoilage. Determines food and beverage requirements and related supplies. Develops and maintains standardized recipes. Inspects deliveries for quality and quantity. Accountable for food and beverages equipment and supplies. Responsible for sanitation and health inspection standards. Maintains records required for cost control and inventories, price lists, etc…

• Receives complaints from customers and/or subordinates as relative to the quality, quantity and/or preparation and service provided by employees. Investigates causes of complaints and makes reports to the Golf Branch Manager.

• Performs other related duties as they may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

• Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

• Must pass a Food Protection, Sanitation, and Alcohol Service Course with 30 days of onboarding and must be able to update and maintain annually.

• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.