Canteen Manager

Company Description VFW Post 9133 is a Veterans of Foreign Wars post located in Jacksonville, NC, dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The post serves as a community gathering place, offering social, recreational, and support activities to its members and guests. The canteen is an important part of the post’s operations, providing a welcoming environment, food, and beverages during events and regular hours. Team members at VFW Post 9133 contribute to a mission-focused, community-oriented atmosphere centered on respect, service, and fellowship. Role Description The Canteen Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Canteen and Kitchen located at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 (VFW Post 9133). The Canteen Manager position includes operational leadership, staff management, financial accounting, inventory oversight, regulatory compliance and member/customer service. The Canteen Manager ensures the canteen operates safely, profitably and in accordance with National, State and local regulations and bylaws. The Canteen Manager utilizes management skills and experience in both front and back of house roles. These roles include renting of venue for special events, overseeing dining room operations, setting menus, establishing work schedules, overseeing food prep and ensuring the kitchen and staff comply with all health and safety regulations. The Canteen Manager supervises bar operations and ensures staff is operating in accordance with Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) requirements and guidelines. Canteen Manager Responsibilities Include:
• Coordinate daily front and back of the house operations
• Organize and supervise staff scheduling
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
• Coordinate, schedule and provide appropriate training for new and current staff
• Enforce canteen bylaws, workplace standards and disciplinary actions.
• Familiar with ABC laws, regulations, licenses and permits
• Logistical planning for reorder/restocking of needed alcohol and supplies
• Consistent reviews of product quality and costs
• Control operational costs and identify means to cut waste
• Create detailed daily, monthly and annual reports on revenues and expenses
• Assist with coordination of special events, entertainment and fundraisers Job

Requirements:
• Availability to work mornings, days, nights, weekends and some holidays
• Salaried position is required to work 40+ hours per week
• Proven work experience in restaurant/bar operations
• Proven customer service experience
• Experience in Microsoft suite, Square POS system and Quicken books
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Proven financial management, accounting and inventory control skills Preferred

Qualifications:
• 2 years of proven experience in food and beverage operations/management
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Business Administration/Management, Business and Entrepreneurship or related field
• Self-driven, strong initiative with an understanding of military customs and culture
• ServSafe Manager Certified To apply for this position: Submit resumes to: Quartermaster9133@Gmail.com Or Deliver / Mail resumes to: VFW post 9133 1450 Piney Green Road Jacksonville, NC 28546 For more information concerning this position, please contact House Committee members: Ed Fletcher at 910-389-2490 or Terry Dresbach at 910-265-5055.