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Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)

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General Manager- White City OR

Veterans Health Administration

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Salary

$55,884 - $55,884

per year

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March 18, 2026More VA jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a General Manager at a VA Medical Center canteen in White City, Oregon, where you'll oversee daily operations like retail sales, food service, inventory, and staff management to serve Veterans and their families.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience leading multiple locations in food or retail, who enjoys building teams, solving problems, and driving business growth in a supportive environment focused on work-life balance.

You'll need strong leadership skills and a commitment to high-quality service and financial success.

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years of direct food or retail management experience, preferably multi-unit
  • Experience with inventory management, supply cost controls, shrinkage reduction, and P&L management
  • Proven ability to build sales, increase profits, and develop staff
  • ServSafe certification (required or obtained within 90 days of hire)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and POS systems
  • Strong leadership in recruiting, performance management, and team accountability
  • Knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, cost control, and compliance with health/safety standards

Full Job Description

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 White City, OR 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. 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. Major Duties:

Duties include, but are not 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, including 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 NSF standards and that audit goals are met. TMS trainings are compliant and up to date.

- Financial Management- Strong understanding and command of financial statements, 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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CBAD-12906800-26-RC