Mess Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada CFMWS Full time

**CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION**
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
**THE ROLE**
As a Mess Supervisor (Hospitality Supervisor), 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 Supervisor (Hospitality Supervisor) provides hands-on assistance in planning, organizing, supervising mess activities, bar service and mess operations. You will supervise and train employees, prepare work schedules and ensure their accuracy for payroll. You will ensure strict requirements for health, hygiene and safety. You will interact directly with clientele, taking orders and assisting with set up and take down of functions.

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 being part of a team - this opportunity is for you
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

High school diploma AND several years of experience in the food and beverage service, or a related hospitality field

Must be of legal age to serve alcohol (ON)

Must possess a Responsible Service of Alcohol certification (ON)

Valid Driver’s Licence (ON), an asset

**Experience**

In providing hospitality and bar operations services

In budget administration

In cash handling

In preparing bank deposits and floats

In event planning and organizing

In inventory control

In personnel administration

**Competencies**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Employee and Family Assistance Program

**Work Life Balance**: Vacation pay.

**Retirement Planning**: Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

**OTHER INFORMATION** The anticipated term of this position is 2.5 months**

Perform heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 50 lbs/23 kg)

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

**START DATE**

2 June 2025 - 22 August 2025

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS14337



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