AFCAP V ADAB DFAC: Alternate Site Manager (Secret Clearance)

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Job Summary

• The Alternate Site Manager (ASM) serves as the second-in-command for DFAC operations at Al Dhafra Air Base, providing direct leadership, operational oversight, and continuity of services in support of the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron (EFSS).
• This role ensures uninterrupted execution of Dining Facility (DFAC) operations, including food service delivery, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and workforce management.
• The ASM is fully empowered to act on behalf of the Site Manager and assumes full authority for all task order operations in their absence.
• The ASM plays a critical role in maintaining mission readiness, compliance, and performance standards across all DFAC activities supporting a dynamic population with surge requirements.
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace, enforcing safety, sanitation, and food safety compliance at all times.
• Support and execute day-to-day DFAC operations, ensuring seamless meal service, sanitation, and customer support.
• Assume full operational control in the absence of the Site Manager, with authority to direct all personnel and subcontractors.
• Supervise and coordinate multi-national workforce (USN, LN, OCN personnel), ensuring accountability and performance.
• Manage daily staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage, ensuring operational continuity across all meal periods.
• Enforce compliance with PWS performance objectives, including food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and service throughput.
• Oversee DFAC equipment maintenance and repair coordination, ensuring required response timelines are met.
• Support inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of hood and duct systems in coordination with safety and fire requirements.
• Monitor and enforce quality control programs, ensuring adherence to all contractual and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate directly with COR, ACO, EFSS leadership, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and align operations with mission requirements.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation, including support to CDRLs, continuity books, and operational tracking.
• Maintain inventory accountability, stockage levels, and supply chain coordination.
• Rapidly address operational deficiencies, ensuring acknowledgment within 24 hours and resolution within 48 hours.
• Support surge operations, special events, and contingency feeding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with LN/OCN monitoring, escort requirements, and badging procedures where applicable.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in DFAC operations, food service management, or large-scale dining operations.
• Demonstrated experience in supervisory or leadership roles within food service or contingency environments.
• Experience managing high-volume meal production and service operations.
• Ability to lead and manage multi-cultural workforce (USN, LN, OCN personnel).
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Food safety and sanitation standards
• DFAC operations and customer service delivery
• Workforce management and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD operations.
• Experience in contingency or expeditionary environments (CENTCOM AOR preferred).
• Knowledge of AFCAP reporting requirements and CDRLs.
• Familiarity with property accountability and GFP management processes.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification.

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