This position will be open on our job board until November 15, 2026, however, we will begin reviewing resumes immediately.

Overview

The MSU represents full-time undergraduate students at McMaster University. The MSU purpose is to draw into a true society all students at McMaster University. In pursuit of this, it will foster activities and events which will enhance the University experience of its members and contribute to the life of the University as a whole. Further, it will seek to facilitate communication between the student body, the University and other organizations and will organize and regulate student self-government.

The MSU offers their full time employees a range of benefits, including company paid benefits, paid vacation, personal and sick days, an RRSP matching program, tuition and gym reimbursement and more.

Operating as a not-for-profit incorporated entity, the MSU is a unique organization with a wide spectrum of activities. The MSU Kitchen Manager is responsible for providing efficient preparation and effective management of the food services of the MSU, including 1280 and the Union Market or successor operations. The incumbent must demonstrate leadership in adherence to applicable codes, standards and benchmarks while maintaining a value driven, desirable culinary experience for our clients.

The Kitchen Manager is also responsible for managing full and part time staff involved in the food preparation process. This includes hiring, training and day to day management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Outstanding food preparation skills
- Interpersonal skills are required to relate effectively with staff, customers, peers, superiors and all external agencies such as suppliers, L.C.B.O., Fire Department and Department of Health
- Supervisory skills required to effectively direct and encourage employee
- Thorough knowledge of the Liquor License Act and other relevant laws and regulations require
- Analytical skills required for problem solving
- Training skills required to educate staff on the various policies and procedures relevant to the bars
- Ability to read and interpret policies from various sources, often complex in nature
- Planning skills required with the ability to execute plans
- Financial skills required in the preparation, management, analysis and control of budgets exceeding $500,000
- Judgment required in expenditure decisions, discipline matters and in the daily operations

Effort

- Organizational skills required to schedule staff, coordinate deliveries and maintain reporting schedules
- Decision-making is often required under stressful or difficult circumstances

Working Conditions

- Must be able to cope with multiple demands simultaneously
- Non-traditional work hours required, with weekend and evening hours demanded frequently
- Working conditions can be somewhat disagreeable, with occasional exposure to loud music, smoke, flashing lights and moderate physical danger





Training and Experience

- Related College or Hospitality/Culinary degree or diploma
- Food & Handler’s Certificate
- Minimum 3 years experience in a management capacity.

Equipment

- Kitchen Equipment, restaurant equipment, personal computer, POS equipment, telephone, various hand tools

A full job description can be found here.

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director by email at [email protected]. Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.Overview

The MSUrepresents full time undergraduate students at McMaster University. The MSU purpose is to draw into a true society all students at McMaster University. In pursuit of this, it will foster activities and events which will enhance the University experience of its members and contribute to the life of the University as a whole. Further, it will seek to facilitate communication between the student body, the University and other organizations and will organize and regulate student self-government.

The MSU offers their full time employees a range of benefits, including company paid benefits, paid vacation, personal and sick days, an RRSP matching program, tuition and gym reimbursement and more.

Operating as a not-for-profit incorporated entity, the MSU is a unique organization with a wide spectrum of activities. The MSU Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for providing efficient and effective management of the food and beverage services of the MSU, including TwelvEighty, The Grind, Union Market or successor operations, in addition to the soon to be launched Student Market. The incumbent must demonstrate managerial competence, supplier relationship building and be able to excel in a rapidly changing industry. Management includes but not limited to; operations, financial, human resources, administrative and marketing function.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities





- Interpersonal skills are required to relate effectively with staff, customers, peers, superiors and all external agencies such as suppliers, the L.C.B.O., Fire Department and Department of Health
- Supervisory skills required to effectively direct and encourage employee
- Thorough knowledge of the Liquor Licence Act and other relevant laws and regulations require
- Analytical skills required for problem solving
- Training skills required to educate staff on the various policies and procedures relevant to the bars
- Ability to read and interpret policies from various sources, often complex in nature
- Planning skills required with the ability to execute plans
- Financial skills required in the preparation, management, analysis and control of budgets exceeding $1,000,000
- Judgment required in expenditure decisions, discipline matters and in the daily operations

Effort

- Organizational skills required to schedule staff, coordinate deliveries and maintain reporting schedules
- Decision-making is often required under stressful or difficult circumstances

Working Conditions

- Must be able to cope with multiple demands simultaneously
- Non-traditional work hours required, with weekend and evening hours demanded frequently
- Working conditions can be somewhat disagreeable, with occasional exposure to loud music, smoke, flashing lights and moderate physical danger

Training and Experience

- Related College or Hospitality/Culinary degree or diploma
- Food & Handler’s Certificate
- Smart Serve
- Minimum 5 years experience in a management capacity

Equipment

- Kitchen Equipment, restaurant Equipment, calculator, personal computer, POS equipment, telephone, various hand tools

A full job description can be found on the msumcmaster.ca web page.

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director. Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1,293.79 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON L8S 0A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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