Restaurant Operations Assistant

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Dough Pizzeria on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.

Duties

• Monitors operations of a restaurant or assigned area, normally during absence of the manager and assistant manager, and normally at night or on weekends. Reviews the schedule of functions that are to take place during the assigned shift and ensures they are carried out as planned by management. Provides instruction and guidance to all restaurant staff members on functions taking place during the shift. Ensures that only authorized personnel use the facility, and that restaurant rules, regulations and established procedures are followed. Prepares a report of all significant occurrences during the shift. Maintains order in the facility. Assures patron satisfaction by resolving complaints and other customer problems. Responds to emergencies. Ensures adherence with security, safety, sanitation, cash handling and property control procedures. Inspects and secures facility at the end of the shift. Subject to an uncommon tour of duty. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13060000

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to those with SOFA Sponsorship only. 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, 09/28/2026. The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the ability to take responsibility for restaurant operations in the absence of the managerial staff. Must also possess experience which provides knowledge of cash handling procedures and sales operations such as; receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit and use of cash accountability control methods. Must have experience which demonstrates ability to provide work direction to other restaurant employees and knowledge of fire, safety, and health regulations. Must be able to obtain a food handler's Certificate and complete food handler's training. Must be able to communicate with customers and possess skill in dealing with the public. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 investigation.

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 in order to qualify.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/28/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 in order 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 or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your 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. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .