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Arlington, VA
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- Serves as a highly qualitied culinary expert and a managing advisor for the Department of the Air Force Executive Dining Facility (DAFEDF), providing expert guidance on top culinary operations, menu engineering, and enterprise level food service management.
- Directs the daily business operations of the organization.
- Plans, organizes and directs the culinary activities, training, and enhancements of the DAFEDF, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Represents the organization and DAF with a variety of functional area organizations.
- Executes a variety of special projects and provides data driven recommendations that strengthen organizational performance and enhance the prestige of the Department of the Air Force.
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Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Works with Michellin quality restaurant management and culinary techniques, along with food service, catering operations, and executive level dining functions. (2) Works with restaurant, food and beverage, management in environments requiring strict adherence to protocol and frequent engagement with senior military leaders, high ranking civilian officials, and foreign dignitaries; and (3) Works with domestic and international culinary preparation methods, including advanced cooking techniques, premium ingredient utilization, formal presentation standards, and fine dining tabletop service.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of all aspects to operate and manage a Michellin quality restaurant, all facets of the executive food services and catering operations, along with the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to executive food services management activities or equivalent knowledge in a related field.
2. Knowledge of Michellin quality cuisine, menu design, kitchen design and flow, domestic and international culinary preparation methods, policies governing food service operations, personnel management, and workplace safety.
3. Knowledge of nationally unique customs and courtesies of the international community, work events and international political-military affairs.
4. Knowledge of DAF budget procedures along with the ability to effectively manage financial resources, accurately track and record transactions, and successfully reconcile the organization's finances.
5. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; skill and ability to use correspondence rules and regulations to prepare and/or edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .
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- Serves as a highly qualitied culinary expert and a managing advisor for the Department of the Air Force Executive Dining Facility (DAFEDF), providing expert guidance on top culinary operations, menu engineering, and enterprise level food service management.
- Directs the daily business operations of the organization.
- Plans, organizes and directs the culinary activities, training, and enhancements of the DAFEDF, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Represents the organization and DAF with a variety of functional area organizations.
- Executes a variety of special projects and provides data driven recommendations that strengthen organizational performance and enhance the prestige of the Department of the Air Force.
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a government travel card and government purchase card.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Prochef II, Chef de Cuisine or equivalent culinary certification and/or experience is highly desired.
- Completion of the Air Force Club Management Course is highly desired.
- Extensive experience serving executive food and service to DoD senior leadership and distinguished guests from throughout the world is highly desired.
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
- Superior Qualifications may be considered if there is demonstratable proof provided on your resume.
- This is centrally managed position
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Works with Michellin quality restaurant management and culinary techniques, along with food service, catering operations, and executive level dining functions. (2) Works with restaurant, food and beverage, management in environments requiring strict adherence to protocol and frequent engagement with senior military leaders, high ranking civilian officials, and foreign dignitaries; and (3) Works with domestic and international culinary preparation methods, including advanced cooking techniques, premium ingredient utilization, formal presentation standards, and fine dining tabletop service.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of all aspects to operate and manage a Michellin quality restaurant, all facets of the executive food services and catering operations, along with the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to executive food services management activities or equivalent knowledge in a related field.
2. Knowledge of Michellin quality cuisine, menu design, kitchen design and flow, domestic and international culinary preparation methods, policies governing food service operations, personnel management, and workplace safety.
3. Knowledge of nationally unique customs and courtesies of the international community, work events and international political-military affairs.
4. Knowledge of DAF budget procedures along with the ability to effectively manage financial resources, accurately track and record transactions, and successfully reconcile the organization's finances.
5. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; skill and ability to use correspondence rules and regulations to prepare and/or edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .
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