Canteen Operations Lead - Finance & Inventory

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service in Columbia, SC, is seeking a food/retail supervisor to ensure smooth operations, accurate cash handling, and top-notch customer service within the VA healthcare system.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, managing inventories, and coordinating purchases while maintaining store presentation. A candidate with a year of supervisory experience and strong communication will thrive in this setting that supports Veterans and hospital staff daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year direct food/retail supervisory experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office apps.
• Experience with POS systems.
• Minimum 3 years customer service experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cash handling and secure cash in the canteen safe.
• Record and reconcile cash deposits and sales transactions.
• Review sales journals and perform regular reconciliations.
• Prepare purchase orders for merchandise, food, and supplies.
• Verify invoices and maintain stock inventories.
• Ensure displays and facilities appearance meet standards.
• Stock shelves and maintain stock list status.
• Provide floor coverage to ensure customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Word/Excel

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veterans Canteen Service in Columbia, SC, is seeking a food/retail supervisor to ensure smooth operations, accurate cash handling, and top-notch customer service within the VA healthcare system.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, managing inventories, and coordinating purchases while maintaining store presentation. A candidate with a year of supervisory experience and strong communication will thrive in this setting that supports Veterans and hospital staff daily.