Food & Beverage Director

The purpose of this position is to oversee and coordinate the operation and administration of the installation food and beverage division. The incumbent will be a "hands on" manager of the operations at all times. The Food and Beverage department consists of food/club operations in several locations, Included in these locations, but not limited to dining facilities, branded food operations, club operations, catering facilities, amusement & vending machines and entertainment and Bingo programs.

Under the direction of NSA Bahrain MWR Director monitors. directs and administers policies, programs and goals for F&B Division operations, including full-service dining and other facilities, lounge bars, catering, snack bars, mobile units and branded food concessionaire operations. Responsible for coordinating the efforts of managers and for providing overall management of all phases of Food and Club operations from initial determination of menus to its final prepared, consumable state. Oversees purchase requests of equipment, supplies and food items. Provides reconciliation, labor cost analysis and financial viability determinations. May provide food/beverage service support for special holiday events, recreation tournaments and official functions. Serves as technical advisor on the establishment of contract food service facilities, direct and indirect operating standards, inspecting and ensuring technical contract compliance. Plans, organizes work and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies. Prepares internal office financial plan and related records and reports /exercises authority on approved budget. Monitors programs and schedules surveys on a regular basis and initiates corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MWR. Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal managers and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the MWR Director with regard to subordinate supervisors and employees within the office. Manages new property resources and provides advice on renovations and improvements. Maintains and enforces security of funds, merchandise, supplies and equipment to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste and abuse. Ensures all machinery, equipment and facilities within the branch are maintained in a quality fashion at all times and in conformity with medical inspection standards. Periodically inspects equipment and working conditions of all branch facilities for hazards to prevent accidents and fires. Promotes safety programs for subordinates and requires compliance with safety standards. The incumbent provides administrative and technical supervision, training and establishes individual performance standards to the Food and Beverage Operations of the installation, Fleet Readiness Division. Assures that all food handling personnel are up to date with applicable health certifications. Effectively supports the Navy's Equal Opportunity policies and ensures compliance with fire, safety and other environment issues.