Starting Salary 54,293General Manager Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veteran’s first for an amazing career! With over 78 years of serving our nation’s Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking progressive Leaders who want to grow with us. We are looking for dynamic General Managers to join our fast- paced environment and have a passion for our Veterans and their families with prior multi-unit experience. The VCS is a federal agency under the Department of Veteran Affairs and operates cafés, retail stores, coffee shops and vending machines across the country. VCS offers competitive benefits, including:
Child Care Subsidy Program
Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass)
Annual Cost of Living Pay Increases
Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance
Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays
Company Contribution to Retirement Savings Plan
Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5 years of direct food/retail management experience
Prior experience with inventory management, supply cost and shrinkage controls, and P&L management experience.
Proven track record of building sales, increasing profits, staff development
Ability to assess business needs and problem solve
Hands-on leadership with a strong focus on service and hospitality
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience with POS Systems
ServSafe certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire date
Associate Degree preferred, but not required, in Business, Hospitality or Management
Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the COVID-19 vaccination and annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
