Mess Manager; with kitchen

THE ROLE

As a Mess (Kitchen) Manager, you provide an excellent customer experience in our military messes. You will build rapport with the military community while utilizing your operational and hospitality experience. You will ensure smooth operation of the mess’s activities and operations, including bar operations and food services, while adhering to strict health, hygiene and safety requirements. You will manage the scheduling, training and performance of employees, develop operations budgets, business plans, monitor and report on all expenses, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in hospitality, food service management, or a related field and several years of experience in the hospitality or food and beverage sector.

Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, as required

• Coordinating hospitality services including bar operations
• Applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislation
• Coordinating banquets and functions
• Managing inventory and bar operations
• Negotiating service contracts
• Preparing marketing strategies
• Managing facilities
• Administering budgets
• Managing a full service kitchen
• Performing personnel administration
• Using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e‑mail and Internet browsing

• Client focus
• Organizational knowledge
• Communication
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Leadership

• Bilingual (English and French) – Essential
• Reading – Functional
• Writing – Functional
• Oral – Functional

Health Benefits:

drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), employee and family assistance program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work‑Life Balance: flexible work options, a wide range of paid/unpaid leave including 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 including a Linked In Learning subscription and second‑language training.

Perks: discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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

August 10, 2026

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 for a job opportunity or assessment, please advise the recruitment team of any accommodation measures that must be taken to enable a fair and equitable assessment.

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