Food Service Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Manage day-to-day dining facility operations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in food service management, including meal planning, inventory control, and compliance with U.S. and DoD health regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations in austere environments, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

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Food Service ManagementMeal PlanningQuality Control MeasuresU.S. and DoD Health RegulationsSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlBudget ManagementFood Safety StandardsMenu DevelopmentInventory ManagementProgram ImprovementTechnical Food ServiceProduction SchedulingContractor ManagementStrategic Requirement Organization

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingIndependenceStakeholder Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

SERVSAFE CertificationCook Apprenticeship Program

Industry Keywords

Food Service IndustryAustere EnvironmentOCONUS Project ManagementMulticultural IntegrationAFMAN 48-147_IPAFMAN 34-240TB MED 577Tri-Service Food Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day dining facility operations
Plan meals, perform inventories, and order food from various vendors
Ensure safe and healthy food preparation and delivery for staff members
Develop a daily healthy-items menu for each meal featuring the five food groups
Oversee local, national, and subcontractors
Provide training and assistance to mess personnel
Facilitate daily interactions with base staff
Create status updates and track food service requirements
Make experience-based recommendations for program improvement
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in the food service industry
2+ years of experience in food service management
Experience in front-line or technical food service, cost control and budgets, and schedule production
Experience working with U.S. and Local National contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors in an austere environment
Experience with quality control measures and safety standards
Knowledge of U.S. and DoD Air Force food and health regulations such as AFMAN 48-147_IP, AFMAN 34-240, TB MED 577, or Tri-Service Food Code
Ability to work independently and interact effectively with food service stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time to austere locations in South Asia, including deployments of up to 6 months
Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
SERVSAFE certification or completion of a cook apprenticeship program such as ACFEF Apprenticeship program
2+ years of experience with OCONUS project management
Experience with integration of multicultural environments and regulations through teamwork and social interactions
Ability to de-conflict and manage competing requirements
Ability to develop daily healthy items menu for each meal featuring the five food groups
Ability to gather, consolidate, and organize strategic requirements
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to stakeholders ranging from contractors to client senior management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program