Assistant Mess Manager

Brandon University; CFB Shilo; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A university located in Manitoba is seeking a Mess Manager to oversee all operations related to mess activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enforcing safety standards and planning various dining functions. The position is permanent full-time, requiring occasional evening and weekend hours, with a competitive salary ranging from CAD 58,620 to CAD 69,010 per year.

Benefits

Commuting Allowance may be available for those who qualify

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and organizing operational activities.
• Knowledge of health, hygiene, safety, and security standards.
• Ability to evaluate staff requirements for functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate mess activities.
• Enforce health and security standards.
• Oversee protocol and seating arrangements for dining.

Job description

Overview

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

Would you like to serve those who serve?

Our organization is committed to enhancing the morale and welfare of the military community, ultimately contributing to the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). We pride ourselves on being part of the Defense Team. For more information on who we are, please visit us at CFMWS | Welcome to CFB Shilo.

Canadian Forces (CF) Messes retain a functional role as social and dining clubs, and are the center of social life for units, stations bases and ships. They enhance the esprit de corps of units, lighten the load of demanding day-to-day work, give commanders an opportunity to meet socially with their troops, and enable CF members of all ranks to create bonds of friendship and better working relations through an atmosphere of good fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Mess Manager, plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate the operations of all mess activities and facilities.
• Enforce 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.
• 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.

Details

• Employment: Permanent Full-Time
• Hours: up to 75 hours bi-weekly; some evenings and weekends required
• Salary Range: $58,620 - $69,010 per year (based on previous experience)
• Start Date: Approximately October 20, 2025
• Application Deadline: 23:59 hrs Pacific Time on 02 October 2025
• Commuting Allowance: may be available for those who qualify

Requirements

• Required Security Screening: Reliability Clearance (Includes a Credit & Criminal Record Check)

How to Apply

Submit Resume on the CFMWS Career Site (Use Link Above)

View the full list of qualifications on our job poster, and apply.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.