Assistant General Manager - Retail

Salary $55,331

Assistant Manager – Retail

Please note: Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.

  Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veterans 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  Assistant General Managers  to join our fast-paced environment and have a passion for our Veterans and their families. 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.

Job Duties:

• Promote great customer service!
• Ensure safe food quality, restaurant cleanliness and sanitation, in stock product availability
• Direct the Patriot Café, Patriot Retail and/or Patriot Brew in the VA Medical Center
• Ensure day-to-day compliance to operational standards
• Inventory control, labor cost, and budget management
• Develops and implements local promotional programs
• Supervise assigned personnel
• Reports to General Manager

VCS offers  competitive benefits,  including:

• 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).
• Visit us at for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of direct food/retail management experience
• Proven track record of building sales, increasing profits, staff development
• Prior inventory management, supply cost and shrinkage controls, and P&L management
• 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

• 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.