Executive Food Services Manager (OCONUS)

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

SOSi is seeking an Executive Food Servies Manager to support a large Base Operations Support (BOS) program providing logistics and life support services to our U.S. government customer in Iraq. 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. 

• 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.

• Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license from home of record.
• Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements.

• Relevant overseas facilities management experience.
• Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions.
• Experience working as a U.S. government contractor.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of qualified individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.