Executive Chef NAF NF-04

Department of the Army

Lake Buena Vista, Florida Other $75,000 – $85,000 Closes Jun 17, 2026

Summary

This position is for Executive Chef for Shades of Green Resort an Armed Forces Recreation Center with multiple dining locations. Shades of Green Resort® – Serving Those Who Serve

Duties

  • Within a lodging facility, plans and manages the day-to-day food service program where full-service restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation.
  • Develops daily, catering, and specialty menus and provides forecasts for required tools, equipment, food items, and other supplies.
  • Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of menu items which involve standard to complex and innovative cooking methods.
  • Balances nutritional values of menus and ensures the quality of the total food service program.
  • Conducts regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation, and overall efficiency of operations.
  • Develops operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply cost elements.
  • Controls pricing; food/supply ordering, storage, and issue; and food production methods and techniques.
  • Lower-level staff typically consists of subordinate chefs, skilled cooks, and other food service personnel.
  • Provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, training and development, employee recognition, and conflict resolution.

Education

Education is preferred but not required for this position. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supoorted by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume Optional: Our job application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a resume.
  • Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.
  • The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  • Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service DA 3434 PCS Orders Performance Appraisal
  • Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc Encrypted and digitally signed documents Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened

About this role

The Executive Chef NAF NF-04 position with the Department of the Army is based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This position is for Executive Chef for Shades of Green Resort an Armed Forces Recreation Center with multiple dining locations. The role pays $75,000 to $85,000 per year.

Day to day, the work involves within a lodging facility, plans and manages the day-to-day food service program where full-service restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal service experience this Executive Chef NAF NF-04 position requires. It is graded at NF-04, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Executive Chef NAF NF-04 position with the Department of the Army in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $75,000 to $85,000 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 17, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Army
Job Type Other
Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Salary $75,000 – $85,000
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 17, 2026
Posted Jun 8, 2026
Source ID NENAFSG2612880744
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