Assistant Mess Manager

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.

In conjunction with the Mess (Hospitality) Manager, the Assistant Mess (Hospitality) Manager (AMM) will help oversee the seamless operation of the Wardroom and Gunroom Messes, ensuring the highest health, hygiene, safety, and security standards. The AMM’s responsibilities include enforcing provincial liquor legislation and organizational policies regarding alcohol service, managing employee schedules and performance, and identifying training needs. The AMM will coordinate administrative needs of the Mess and ensure members of the appropriate rank are seamlessly cleared in and out of the Mess. The role involves responding to feedback, managing budgets, and conducting audits to maintain financial integrity.

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 - this opportunity is for you!

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

In coordinating bar operations services

In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation

In coordinating banquets and functions

In inventory and bar management

In negotiating service contracts

In preparing marketing strategies

In managing facilities

In budget administration

In personnel administration

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

Competencies

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

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 and 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 including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

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

September 08, 2025

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.