Assistant General Manager - Restaurant
Company
Veterans Canteen Service
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Recruit.hirebridge.com
Job Description
Salary $61,580
Please note: Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.
Assistant Manager – Restaurant
OVERVIEW: The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently conducting a recruitment search for the position of Assistant Canteen Chief in Philadelphia, PA. This role oversees all aspects of canteen operations, including retail, food service, vending, sales, merchandising, and accountability.
Join us in making a difference for our nation’s Veterans and their caregivers. As an Assistant Canteen Chief, you will help advance our mission by delivering quality goods and services at affordable prices. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee daily operations, ensuring that Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) standards and policies are met while driving a customer-focused, financially sound retail, food, and vending operation.
DUTIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Operations Leadership: Support the daily operations of the Patriot Café, Patriot Retail, and/or Patriot Brew within the VA Medical Center.
Team Supervision & Development: Supervise, train, and support assigned personnel to build a motivated, high-performing team.
Customer Experience Excellence: Deliver and promote outstanding customer service standards to create a welcoming environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Ensure food quality, sanitation, cleanliness, and product availability to maintain high safety and service standards.
Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Reinforce consistent adherence to established operational policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Financial & Resource Management: Assist in managing inventory control, labor costs, and budget performance to optimize efficiency and profitability.
Marketing & Promotions: Develop and implement local promotional programs to increase engagement and drive sales.
Leadership Accountability: Report directly to the Canteen Chief, providing updates on operations, performance, and compliance.
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 https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.
Please note: Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.
Assistant Manager – Restaurant
OVERVIEW: The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently conducting a recruitment search for the position of Assistant Canteen Chief in Philadelphia, PA. This role oversees all aspects of canteen operations, including retail, food service, vending, sales, merchandising, and accountability.
Join us in making a difference for our nation’s Veterans and their caregivers. As an Assistant Canteen Chief, you will help advance our mission by delivering quality goods and services at affordable prices. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee daily operations, ensuring that Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) standards and policies are met while driving a customer-focused, financially sound retail, food, and vending operation.
DUTIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Operations Leadership: Support the daily operations of the Patriot Café, Patriot Retail, and/or Patriot Brew within the VA Medical Center.
Team Supervision & Development: Supervise, train, and support assigned personnel to build a motivated, high-performing team.
Customer Experience Excellence: Deliver and promote outstanding customer service standards to create a welcoming environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Ensure food quality, sanitation, cleanliness, and product availability to maintain high safety and service standards.
Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Reinforce consistent adherence to established operational policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Financial & Resource Management: Assist in managing inventory control, labor costs, and budget performance to optimize efficiency and profitability.
Marketing & Promotions: Develop and implement local promotional programs to increase engagement and drive sales.
Leadership Accountability: Report directly to the Canteen Chief, providing updates on operations, performance, and compliance.
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 https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.
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