Executive Chef Nf-05

Job summary

Serves as the Executive Chef in the Culinary Department of the Hale Koa Hotel. 2026 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Honolulu, HI is 8.64%. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be referred. If management does not wish to select a highly qualified candidate, they may request a referral list including all qualified applicants.

Major duties

Plans, develops and manages all phases of a major food operation for an AFRC resort style hotel, including formal dining, Sunday brunch, family dining, contemporary dining, two snack bars, and catering functions in a large hotel. Creates daily, catering and specialty menus for each food outlet and oversees the preparation of meals which involve complex or new cooking methods. Incumbent balances nutritional values of menus prepared and ensures the quality of the total food service program. Develops the operating budget, identifying labor, food, equipment and supply cost elements. Directs subordinates in all phases of food preparation and controls pricing, food production methods and techniques. Incumbent must use a high order of professional culinary skills and specialized knowledge to achieve the highest quality of food while maintaining an efficient and profitable food operation.

Qualification

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: - Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and expertise as a Chef in a high-volume hotel or restaurant operation. - Must possess or have the ability to obtain (within first six months of employment) and maintain a Food Protection Manager Certification acquired through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited agency is required (i.e., ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Program) In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": - Have 5 or more years of experience in a senior management role providing leadership and operational oversight for a large, complex hotel, resort, military installation, or similar enterprise, with responsibility for multiple outlets and a workforce of 80+ employees. - Possess demonstrated experience supervising management teams and personnel within a unionized hospitality environment. - Possess demonstrated proficiency in leveraging advanced hospitality management systems. - Possess a minimum of five years of leadership experience managing people and teambuilding, demonstrating the ability to motivate others in achieving food & beverage financial goals, mission and organization requirements.

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.