
VCS Assistant Canteen Chief- West Roxbury MA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Boston, MAJobSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Veterans Canteen Service seeks an Assistant General Manager for its West Roxbury, Massachusetts VA Medical Center Canteen. The role supports café, retail, and beverage operations; supervises and develops staff; promotes customer service and food safety; and assists with financial management and local promotions. The posting offers a $5,000 recruitment bonus and prefers, but does not require, an associate degree in business, hospitality, or management.
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Summary 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 West Roxbury, MA VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment and receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus! Responsibilities 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct - The needs and interests of the agency - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment include: -Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. -Subject to background/security investigation. Qualifications 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. Education Associate Degree in Business, Hospitality, or Management preferred (not required). Additional Information $5,000 Recruitment Bonus.
How this job compares
Set against the 444 open Food Service Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$74–84K/yr298 salary ranges
- US median$19–21/hr53 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Food Service Management jobs in Massachusetts and 444 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Food Service Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (323 postings).
- Education
- 10 of the 444 open Food Service Management jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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