VCS - Assistant Canteen Chief - Albuquerque NM

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Albuquerque VA Medical Center in New Mexico seeks an Assistant General Manager with a passion for Veterans and families. This fast-paced, customer-service oriented role requires prior multi-unit food service or retail management experience.

Responsibilities include hands-on leadership, driving sales and profits, staff development, and a strong focus on hospitality. Requires ServSafe certification (or within 90 days) and a current REAL ID; proficiency with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of direct food service and/or retail management experience.
• Proven track record of building sales, increasing profits, and developing staff.
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong emphasis on customer service and hospitality.
• ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• A current, valid REAL ID is required to work with the Veterans Canteen Service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the on-site canteen.
• Drive sales, profits, and staff development.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and hospitality.

Skills

Management

Customer service

Staff development

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 80 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Assistant General Manager for our Albuquerque, NM 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.

Management Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of direct food service and/or retail management experience.
• Proven track record of building sales, increasing profits, and developing staff.

Leadership & Service Focus:

• Hands-on leadership style with a strong emphasis on customer service and hospitality.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and experienced with POS systems.

Certifications & Credentials:

• ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• A current, valid REAL ID is required to work with the Veterans Canteen Service.