Assistant Manager - Developmental

Assistant Manager – Developmental Relocation required as a condition of employment for this roleJoin an amazing organization that puts Veteran’s first for an amazing career! With over 70 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 and 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 Veteran Affairs and operates cafés, retail stores, coffee shops and vending machines across the country.You will be trained in City, State. Upon completion of training, your first assignment will be at a VA Medical Center located within the United States. Candidates must be willing to relocate. VCS pays for all expenses related to the relocation except for home buy out. 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

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary (varies by location and experience)

Advancement Opportunities

Full Federal benefits package (Health, Life, Vision, Dental, Retirement, etc.)

Paid vacation, paid sick days, and ten paid federal holidays

Leadership development and training in our VCS University.

For more information about VCS, visit: https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/Required Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-3 years of direct food/retail 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

Must be willing to relocate anywhere within the United States, a signed mobility agreement required upon hire.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-3 years of direct food/retail 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

Must be willing to relocate anywhere within the United States, a signed mobility agreement required upon hire.