About the opportunity
This job is located at Naval Support Activity Monterey, home of the Naval Postgraduate School. The primary purpose of this job is to provide for an executive chef who plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the Club’s catering, casual dining, quick serve dining and Golf Course Restaurant operations. The Executive Chef is responsible for executing all food production for a $4.5M operation. The incumbent supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and other workers, plans menus in consultation with the Club Manager, standardizes recipes, ensures profitability and quality control, and administers training for all food service workers and laundry personnel.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration of $85,500 to $110,000 per year
- Access to benefits via the NAF health plans program
Who can apply?
- Knowledge and ability to perform routine club management functions such as planning, basic principles, scheduling, and coordinating operations of dining services facilities
- General knowledge of prices, dietetics, grades of food, and meal planning
- Ability to skillfully apply new methods in managing food, bar, and beverage service
- Knowledge of general cooking, baking, and preparing and serving quality food in mass quantities
- Ability to supervise and train personnel in preparing and serving food, and to supervise storeroom, laundry, and bakery operations
- Ability to inspect facilities for cleanliness, sanitation, personal hygiene standards, and physical condition of furnishings and equipment
Required documents
- Résume
- Proof of education/training: copy of awarded/conferred college transcript(s) showing student's name, awarding university, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and major
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: copy of notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: copy of sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and marriage certificate
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: copy of DD-214, Member-4 page and supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If current or former Federal Employee: copy of most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
- High school diploma or equivalent (required if degree has not been awarded, or for competency-based training courses or credentials)
When to apply
- Date Posted: 2026-08-28
- Application Close Date: 2026-09-11 at 23:59:59 UTC
How to apply
- Prepare a resume up to two pages in length
- Gather required documents such as transcripts and preference proofs
- Click the apply button on the USAJOBS announcement page to submit online
- Do not submit applications in person or via email
Additional information
- Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.
- Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
- Selectee may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced culinary professionals with a background in managing large-scale food production and dining facility operations for multimillion-dollar enterprises.
- Chefs and kitchen managers skilled in menu planning, recipe standardization, cost profitability, and quality control.
- Leaders with demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and coordinate kitchen, baking, laundry, and storeroom personnel.
- Candidates familiar with club management functions such as scheduling, food pricing, dietetics, and sanitary inspection standards.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be prepared to work on-site at Naval Support Activity Monterey in California.
- Non-U.S. citizens may be deemed ineligible if they have fewer than three years of recent residential history in the United States.
- Selected candidates may need to complete a one-year probationary period and must enroll in Direct Deposit within their first 30 days.
- Applicants must gather specific documentation, including educational transcripts and a resume limited to two pages.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a strong pathway for culinary leaders aiming to step into a high-level executive role within a military support framework, managing a $4.5 million operation. With a clear annual salary range of $85,500 to $110,000 and access to NAF health plans, it suits professionals looking to anchor their career in stable public-sector management while refining large-scale hospitality administration skills.
Our take
Culinary managers and executive chefs with strong administrative and training backgrounds should seriously consider applying. Those who lack mass-quantity food preparation experience or the required documentation proofs may find it less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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