Hybrid Canteen Chief - Beckley bei Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs · Beckley, West Virginia, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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Canteen Chief - Beckley
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Beckley, West Virginia
Salary Range: $63384 - $63384 Per Year
Job Summary: Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 78 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic General Manager for our LOCATION VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience.
Major Duties:
- Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Operational Excellence- Develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals. Achieve financial targets to include NOI, Gross Margin, etc. Responsible for inventory management, health and safety compliance, and employee and labor relations. Leadership and Talent Development- Ability to recruit, develop, and lead collaborative and successful teams. Skilled in performance management and holding teams accountable through timely and consistent performance evaluations. Process Management- Ensure proper and compliant processes related to all canteen functions, to also include planograms (POGs), retail point-of-sale (RPOS) systems, inventory control, stock scheduling, food safety, sanitation, and promotional initiatives. Training and Compliance- Responsible for confirming the canteen is consistently operating to EcoSure standards and that audit goals are met. TMS trainings are compliant and up to date. Financial Management- Strong understanding and command of financial statements to include budgeting and cost control, with a track record of improving financial margins. Customer Experience Management- Ability to identify operational improvements, streamline processes, and implement best practices to ensure consistent and high-quality service to Veterans and their caregivers. Collaboration- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders like Medical Center leadership and various local and national departments. Technology and Communication- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Comfortable using technology such as point-of-sale systems and internal communication platforms.
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, and 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.
How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 8/1/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
Application Deadline: 2025-08-01