Mess Manager

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

The Mess Manager plans, coordinates, manages, monitors, and evaluates the operations and delivery of messes’ activities and facilities. coordinates, manages, monitors, and evaluates the operations and delivery of bars’ services. Enforces the requirements for health, hygiene, safety, and security standards and programs.  Ensures strict enforcement of provincial liquor legislation and DND, CF, and B/W/U policies concerning the responsible serving of alcohol, employee drinking restrictions, and customer behaviour. Develops and implements marketing strategy for messes’ activities and facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• High school diploma AND several years of experience in the food service sector, or in a related hospitality field, including supervisory experience
• Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, as required

Experience

• Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, as required
• In coordinating bar operations services
• In coordinating banquets and functions
• In inventory and bar management
• In managing facilities
• In budget administration
• In personnel administration

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional 

Writing: Functional 

Oral: Functional 

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

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

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and  second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CFAppreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

Relocation benefits will not be provided

START DATE

As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

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 the communities in which we live.  Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.