MANAGER (CHILI'S GRILL AND BAR)
About this job
About the position: This is a NAF Career Program position assigned to Yokota AB, Japan. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave.
Duties
Reports directly to the General Manager of the franchise restaurant. Ensure all food and beverages meet AF and franchise standards in taste, temperature, freshness, and appearance while adhering to AF and franchise programs and policies. Directly manage and coordinate subordinate personnel and food service activities of the restaurant. Keep all team members current on ongoing/upcoming promotions, business trends, and safety issues, and assists in any area needed to maintain a smoothly flowing restaurant/facility. Evaluates personnel's performance and provide feedback to keep them motivated and productive. Ensure that all health and safety standards are adhered to, and an appropriate work environment is maintained. Estimate food and beverage costs and ensure those costs are maintained within established parameters. Purchase and maintain and inventory supplies, equipment, food and beverages at a level that meets current business trends. Ensure supplies are used efficiently with minimal waste. Conduct inventories and estimate food and beverage costs based on historical data and market trends. Strict adherence to policies in customer service. Investigate and resolve food and beverage quality and service complaints. Implement, monitor, review, and evaluate menu items, food production, and food service. Supervise cleaning and maintenance of equipment and arranges for repair and other service as needed. Daily receipts are deposited correctly and cash banks are maintained and balanced daily. Properly handle emergencies or unusual occurrences and report them the General Manager. Provide guidance and direction to subordinates. Recognize potential problems and applies timely and effective remedies to ensure operational and financial stability. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13081637
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. 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, 11/25/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. General Experience: Experience that shows progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other work which has provided a general knowledge of management principles and practices, OR progressively responsible experience in the functions managed by a manager of a full-service restaurant. Specialized Experience: In addition to general experience, applicant must have specialized experience gained in the operation or management of a government, institutional or civilian restaurant. Preferred Experience: Experience working in a management role with a name brand casual dining restaurant is preferred. Professional certification and/or accreditation in hospitality professional management areas is highly desirable.
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.
Evaluations
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
How to apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 11/25/2026 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
What to expect next
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Other information
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Direct deposit is required Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check A probationary period may be required Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD) Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
Frequently asked questions
How much does this MANAGER (CHILI'S GRILL AND BAR) job pay?
The announcement lists a salary of $50,000–$60,000 per year (NF 4).
When is the last day to apply?
Applications close on Nov 25, 2026 — 11 days from today.
Where is this job located?
This position is located in Yokota Air Base, Japan with the Pacific Air Forces.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.
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