Executive Food Services Manager (OCONUS)

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Overview

*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***

SOSi is seeking an Executive Food Services Manager to support the Program Manager in managing all facets of food services to the COM sites. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. 

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace. 
• Comply with all Environmental & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements  and goals.
• Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to  ensure adequate and legal documentation. 
• Responsible for managing, monitoring and tracking food services. 
• Responsible for allocating and managing food service staff resources according to changing needs.
• Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task  order requirements. 
• Manage food services operations for all sites. 
• Control resources; monitor food service staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor the locations and activities of food service assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from staff and USG representatives.   
• Resolve food service related issues. 
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements

• Must have active Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) security clearance or be able obtain a favorable USG MRPT clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required clearance level for the duration of the task order. 
• An Associate’s Degree in Food and Beverage, or Hospitality field or discipline, or at least ten (10) years of direct experience in food and beverage service management in lieu of formal education. 
• Valid driver’s license from home of record. 
• Ten (10) years food services support management experience in providing such services to large non-military operations equivalent to college campus cafeterias and/or large restaurants. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated working knowledge of food service activities for a comparable operation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage food services and logistics staff. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules. 
• Ability to fully execute the food service duties and responsibilities. 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team. 
• Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees, prepare reports for upper management and facilitate/disseminate information. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant overseas facilities management experience. 
• Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions. 
• Experience working with Contractor. 
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective. 

Work Environment

• Fast-paced kitchen and dining facility settings.
• Requires adherence to uniform and hygiene standards.
• Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on operational needs.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials and environments; appropriate safety measures must be followed.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.