Assistant General Manager - Restaurant

Assistant General Manager - Restaurant

Philadelphia, United States

Company
Veterans Canteen Service
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Recruit.hirebridge.com

Job Description
Salary $61,580

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Assistant Manager – Restaurant

OVERVIEW: The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently conducting a recruitment search for the position of Assistant Canteen Chief in Philadelphia, PA. This role oversees all aspects of canteen operations, including retail, food service, vending, sales, merchandising, and accountability.

Join us in making a difference for our nation’s Veterans and their caregivers. As an Assistant Canteen Chief, you will help advance our mission by delivering quality goods and services at affordable prices. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee daily operations, ensuring that Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) standards and policies are met while driving a customer-focused, financially sound retail, food, and vending operation.

DUTIES:

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.

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Childcare Subsidy Program.
• No nights.
• Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance.
• Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays.
• Federal Retirement, Pension.
• Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass).
• Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for non-tipped restaurant workers like cooks or dishwashers in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for covered non-exempt workers, unchanged since July 24, 2009, and applicable in 2026. Overtime pay is required at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Many states have higher minimum wages exceeding $15 per hour.
Q What is the minimum cash wage for tipped servers in US restaurants in 2026 if tips don't meet the full minimum?
The federal minimum cash wage for tipped employees is $2.13 per hour as of 2026; employers must ensure tips plus cash wage equal at least $7.25 per hour or make up the difference. This rule applies to servers, bartenders, and bussers who customarily receive more than $30 per month in tips. Tip pooling is allowed if it benefits tipped employees only.
Q What is the median annual wage for waiters and waitresses in US restaurants in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for waiters and waitresses at $36,460, or $17.53 per hour, based on May 2023 data serving as the benchmark for 2026. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,760, while the highest 10 percent earned more than $56,680 annually. Wages include tips as part of total earnings.
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The H-2B visa allows temporary non-agricultural workers for seasonal restaurant jobs, with a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas for FY 2026 split as 33,000 per half-year. Employers must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL before filing Form I-129 with USCIS, with fees of $460 for the petition. Processing takes 2-4 months plus premium processing option for 15 days at $1,685.
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