General Manager

Starting Salary $ 86,962

General 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.