General Manager
About The Position
Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veterans first for an amazing career ! With over 80 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 Veterans Affairs and operates cafés, retail stores, coffee shops, and vending machines across the country. Duties: The General Manager oversees all aspects of canteen operations in East Orange, NJ , including retail, food service, vending, sales, merchandising, and accountability. This role entails comprehensive personnel management, administrative oversight, and process evaluations related to canteen functions, such as planograms (POGs), retail point-of-sale (RPOS) systems, inventory control, stock scheduling, food safety, sanitation, and promotional initiatives. Additionally, the General Manager is responsible for achieving financial targets and executing program objectives as directed by the Veterans Canteen Service Central Office (VCSCO) and/or the Regional Director.
Requirements
- 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
- A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required 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 annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree preferred, but not required, in Business, Hospitality or Management.
Responsibilities
- oversees all aspects of canteen operations in East Orange, NJ , including retail, food service, vending, sales, merchandising, and accountability.
- personnel management
- administrative oversight
- process evaluations related to canteen functions, such as planograms (POGs), retail point-of-sale (RPOS) systems, inventory control, stock scheduling, food safety, sanitation, and promotional initiatives.
- achieving financial targets
- executing program objectives as directed by the Veterans Canteen Service Central Office (VCSCO) and/or the Regional Director.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Childcare Subsidy Program.
- No nights.
- Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance.
- Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays.
- Federal Retirement, Pension.
- Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
