Job Description

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.



Steeped in a rich military heritage and tradition, messes have been used by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) throughout Canada's history to foster morale and promote military values including camaraderie and unit cohesiveness. Messes give members a strong sense of commitment to the ideas, objectives and the basic responsibility expected of them within the CAF and set the standard for military service within Canada. CFMWS provides support to all CAF messes. Specifically, PSP Hospitality Services provides expertise on operational and management practices and assists mess managers in providing quality mess hospitality services.

THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Mess Manager , the Assistant Mess Manager plans, organizes, monitors, and evaluates the operations of all mess activities and facilities. She/he enforces the health, hygiene, safety, and security standards and programs. She/he ensures strict enforcement of provincial liquor legislation and DND, CF, and Unit policies concerning the responsible serving of alcohol, employee drinking restrictions, and customer behaviour. She/he evaluates and recommends staff requirements for functions and oversees the protocol, table settings and arrangements, seating plans, special menus, and beverage requirements for the dining room.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in hospitality, food service management, or a related field AND some years' experience in hospitality, food and beverage service sector



Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, as required

Experience

In coordinating hospitality services



In applying policies, procedures, and relevant legislation



In organizing banquets and functions



In inventory and bar management



In personnel administration



In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail and Internet browsing


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Knowledge

Of hospitality management, practices, and theories



Of general business practices and theories



Of health and safety programs and procedures



Of budget administration



Of loss prevention

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual (French and English) an Asset



Reading: Functional


Writing: Functional


Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits:

Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 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:

Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks:

Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.



Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting:

https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

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



As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening.



The successful candidate will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

START DATE

October 20, 2025.

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 Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.



Job Reference: CFMWS15720