Catering Manager NF-04

Summary

This position is located at the West Point Club. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. This position is entitled to percentage based commissions in addition to salary.

Duties

• Responsible for the management, supervision and service of all meetings, banquets, and catered functions in conjunction with the goals and tasks set forth for the Catering Department.
• Directs and supervises catering staff in service standards and policies. Ensures security, maintenance and inventory of all catering and meeting equipment.
• Handles banquet charges at the conclusion of catered functions for prompt and accurate accounting of all Catering department revenue and expenses. Ensures security, maintenance and inventory of all catering and meeting equipment.
• Develop and execute strategic sales programs for catering within MWR facilities, ensuring alignment with sales objectives and the implementation of effective marketing and promotional plans.
• Represent catering and build strong relationships with key clients, including military and civilian personnel.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: One (1) year of specialized work experience performing duties in catering functions. Progressively responsible experience in catering to include overseeing catering crews as they plan, prepare and serve buffets at wedding receptions, charity events, holiday brunches and office functions; assist in the preparation and serving of food and manage the day-to-day business details associated with the running of a catering program etc. Supervisory experience is required. Must be well-organized and be attentive to detail. Must possess ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": 1. Prior experience in catering sales, event management or hospitality management. The experience must be reflected on your resume at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate. 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.

How to apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O3NAFBR-26-12954994. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/30/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12954994. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.