MISS: Executive Food Service Manager (Contingency Hire)

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MISS: Executive Food Service Manager (Contingency Hire)

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Program Summary

The MISS program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting the US Department of State’s operations in Iraq. In addition to providing ongoing base operations and Life Support Services, KBR will provide differentiated advisory and consultancy capabilities to the Iraqi Government with a focus on creating an effective program environment to support delivery of strategic economic planning, strategy development, feasibility studies, technical reviews and large-scale project management. Under this contract KBR will provide facility maintenance, procurement, critical supply functions, along with foodservice, base camp operations, renovations, construction, and medical services.

Job Summary

The Executive Food Manager supports 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.

Please note: This position is located in Baghdad, Iraq and is contingent on award.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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. 

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an Associate’s Degree in Food and Beverage, or Hospitality field or discipline.

• 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. 

• US

• US Passport with minimum one plus year validity remaining. 

• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record. 

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

• Must currently possess a U.S. Government (USG) issued Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification prior to being hired is required for the position. 

• Must maintain eligibility at the required clearance or certification level for the duration of the task order. 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of food service activities for a comparable operation. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage food services and logistics staff. 

• Ability to fully execute the food service duties and responsibilities. 

• Must have effective communication skills (written/verbal) with exceptional problem resolution abilities. 

• 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. 

KBR Benefits 

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, , paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.