Food Services Lead

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Employer Active

Posted 6 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 12 Years

Job Location

Iraq - Iraq

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management(Hotel Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

DUTIES

  • Lead day-to-day dining facility operations across assigned site(s), ensuring safety, sanitary, and efficient preparation and service of meals.

  • Allocate and adjust staff resources to meet fluctuating operational needs, surge events, and special missions.

  • Monitor food preparation, portion control, presentation, and service delivery for consistency and quality.

  • Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained, operational, and used safely.

  • Enforce strict adherence to HACCP, FDA regulations, ServSafe standards, and U.S. Embassy food compliance protocols.

  • Conduct daily sanitation checks, food safety inspections, and staff compliance audits.

  • Document and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with the Food Operations Manager and Quality Assurance team.

  • Supervise multinational food service employees including cooks, stewards, and serving staff.

  • Provide on-the-job training in food safety, customer service, and kitchen operations.

  • Support employee relations by providing feedback, coaching, performance appraisals, and corrective actions when required.

  • Track, monitor, and report on food usage, waste, and inventory levels to ensure accountability and cost control.

  • Support procurement by providing consumption data and operational needs forecasts to the Food Operations Manager.

  • Maintain accurate records of meals served, rations issued, and supplies consumed.

  • Serve as point-of-contact with U.S. Embassy representatives and site leadership on food service issues.

  • Communicate operational status, challenges, and solutions to the Food Operations Manager.

  • Respond promptly to customer feedback, complaints, and mission-driven adjustments to service.

  • Recommend operational improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

  • Participate in emergency response planning (supply disruptions, food recalls, or security events affecting operations).

  • Support implementation of new technologies, reporting systems, and process improvements.


Desired Candidate Profile

Clearance:

  • Active Secret Clerance

Experience:

  • Minimum ten (10) years of progressive food service leadership experience in large-scale dining facilities, institutional food service, or contingency operations (e.g., campus cafeterias, hospitals, government/life support contracts).

  • Demonstrated experience supervising multi-national teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Education:

  • Associate s degree in food & Beverage, Hospitality, or related field. In lieu of degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of direct food service management experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • ServSafe Certification required.

  • Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) preferred.

  • HACCP Certification preferred and able to obtain within six months of hire.

  • Other relevant management or food safety certifications a plus.

Passport: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers license from Home of Record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge of food service operations, sanitation, menu planning, and kitchen logistics.

  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage daily operations across multiple facilities.

  • Skilled in resource allocation, scheduling, and workforce management.

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and food service management systems.

  • Effective communication and reporting skills for coordination with staff, management, and U.S. Government stakeholders.

  • Ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and maintain operational continuity.

Company Industry

  • Defence
  • Military
  • Government

Department / Functional Area

  • Chefs
  • F&B
  • Housekeeping
  • Front Desk

Keywords

  • Food Services Lead

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