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S14A Wardroom/Galley Supervisor

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Wardroom and Galley Supervisor manages and supervises all functions of a wardroom or galley. The supervisor directs, coordinates, and controls the food service operation.

Core Skills

  • galley operations management
  • wardroom service supervision
  • food production coordination
  • staff scheduling
  • sanitation compliance
  • food service quality control
  • equipment management
  • customer service management
  • operational resource control

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Word
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • CaterPro

Civilian Career Paths

  • Food Service
  • Culinary Management
  • Human Resources
  • Facilities Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager
  • Certified Culinarian® (CC®)

Career Growth

  • Certified Sous Chef® (CSC®)
  • Certified Executive Chef® (CEC®)
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Also Common

  • Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
  • Certified Sous Chef (CSC)
  • National Restaurant Association ServSafe Alcohol
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

What the Work Involves

  • Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
  • Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
  • Present bills and accept payments.
  • Perform various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.

Related Occupations

  • First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
  • First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.

Defense contractor jobs for S14A

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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