Reserve Mess Manager

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

As a Mess Manager, you provide an excellent customer experience in our military messes. During big events to every day moments, you will build a rapport with the military community while utilizing your operational and hospitality experience. Military messes are places where Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members come together to socialize and foster morale.

The Mess Manager will ensure smooth operation of the messes’ activities and operations, including bar operations, while adhering to strict requirements for health, hygiene and safety. You will manage the scheduling, training and performance of employees. You will develop operations budgets, business plans and monitor and report on all expenses.

This is a role where everyone works as one team to provide the best customer experience for our members and contributes in creating a positive workplace. If you thrive in a customer focused environment, enjoying leading a team - this opportunity is for you!

College diploma or certificate in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management, or related field AND some years of experience in hospitality, food & beverage sector

OR

High school diploma AND some years of experience in the food service sector, or in a related hospitality field

AND

Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in Province

Must possess a Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification

Valid driver’s license (Province), an asset

Of hospitality services, practices, and theories

Of general business practices and theories

Of health and safety programs and procedures

Of budget administration

Of mixed drink preparations

Of loss prevention

In providing hospitality and bar operations services

In budget administration

In cash handling

In event planning and organizing

In organizing banquets and functions

In inventory and bar management

In personnel administration

English Essential

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

November 4 2024

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.