Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Catering, Food Services & Restaurants
Company Industry
Construction
Program summary
Under the AFCAP V Program, KBR supports the U.S. Air Force by providing Dining Facility (DFAC) services to the 380 EFSS. These services ensure mission-critical food service, DFAC equipment maintenance and repair and visibility, and the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of DFAC hoods and ducts to support the 380 EFSS. In addition to ADAB DFAC services, KBR delivers engineering support, NTV leasing, LAMS, power production, BOS-I, and a range of quality-of-life solutions that help sustain base operations.
Job summary
The DFAC Site Manager is responsible for the full operational leadership, execution, and performance of Dining Facility (DFAC) services at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB) in support of the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron (EFSS). This role ensures delivery of high-quality food services, DFAC equipment maintenance, and sanitation operations in strict compliance with AFCAP requirements, U.S. Air Force standards, and applicable host nation regulations.
The DFAC Site Manager serves as the on-site authority, empowered to direct all personnel and subcontractors, ensuring mission-critical food service operations support.
Roles and responsibilities
Maintain a zero harm workplace, enforcing strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and food safety standards at all times.
Provide full operational oversight of DFAC services, including food preparation, serving operations, sanitation, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance.
Ensure compliance with PWS performance objectives, including food safety, temperature control, cleaning standards, and customer service throughput requirements.
Lead and supervise multi-national workforce (USN, LN, OCN personnel), ensuring accountability, training, and performance management.
Manage daily DFAC operations, including scheduling, staffing, meal service execution, and surge support operations.
Oversee DFAC equipment maintenance and repair programs, ensuring routine, urgent, and emergency repairs meet required timelines (24–72 hours).
Ensure inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of hood and duct systems are performed in compliance with fire and safety standards.
Enforce quality control and sanitation programs, including compliance with Tri-Service Food Code and applicable Air Force standards.
Coordinate with 380 EFSS leadership, COR, ACO, and mission partners to align DFAC operations with mission requirements.
Develop and maintain continuity books, reports, and required CDRLs, ensuring zero discrepancies in reporting.
Manage inventory, stockage levels, and supply chain operations, including maintaining required food stockage levels.
Ensure rapid response to deficiencies, acknowledging issues within 24 hours and resolving them within 48 hours.
Lead special events and surge feeding operations, adapting services to meet fluctuating mission demands.
Oversee Government Furnished Property (GFP) accountability, inspections, and documentation.
Maintain 100% accountability of personnel, equipment, and operations in accordance with AFCAP and installation requirements.
Ensure compliance with LN/OCN monitoring, badging, and escort requirements where applicable.
Basic qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in food service operations, DFAC management, or large-scale dining facility leadership
Demonstrated experience managing high-volume food service operations in austere or deployed environments
Proven ability to manage multi-cultural workforce (USN, LN, OCN personnel)
Experience with government contracts (AFCAP, LOGCAP, or similar) strongly preferred
Ability to manage surge operations and dynamic mission requirements
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Strong knowledge of:
Food safety and sanitation standards (Tri-Service Food Code preferred)
DFAC operations and large-scale meal production
Equipment maintenance and facility operations
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
KBR benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD
About the Company
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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