About this role
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 ROLEAs the Assistant Mess Manager, under the direction of the Mess Manager, you will plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate the operations of all mess activities and facilities. You will enforce the health, hygiene, safety, and security standards and programs, ensure strict enforcement of provincial liquor legislation and DND, CF, and Unit policies concerning the responsible serving of alcohol, employee drinking restrictions, and customer behavior. You will also evaluate and recommend staff requirements for functions and oversee the protocol, table settings and arrangements, seating plans, special menus, and beverage requirements for the dining room. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in hospitality, food service management, or a related field AND some years of experience in hospitality, food and beverage service sector. And Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification (Smart Serve), 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 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 Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSBilingual (English and French) Essential Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth 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, famil