VCS - Canteen Chief - Syracuse NY
Veterans Health Administration has an opening for a VCS - Canteen Chief - Syracuse NY in Syracuse, New York, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, leadership position.
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Veterans Health Administration has an opening for a VCS - Canteen Chief - Syracuse NY in Syracuse, New York, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, leadership position.
From the advert, the main requirements are 3 to 5 years of experience.
The advert mentions Excel and budgeting among the skills and tools for this role.
Pay stated in the listing: $71,946 per year.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 9, 2026; applications close on Nov 19, 2026.
- Employer
- Veterans Health Administration
- Location
- Syracuse, New York, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- leadership
- Pay
- $71,946 per year
- Experience asked
- 3 to 5 years
- Found
- Nov 9, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 19, 2026
- Employer text
- 299 words, about 1 min to read
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This job's listed pay is 17% below the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
About the role
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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.
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, including 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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