Bar Supervisor/Administrative Assistant

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

As a Bar Supervisor/Administrative Assistant, you will contribute to an excellent customer experience in the military messes at CFB Esquimalt. You will organize, supervise, coordinate, and schedule day-to-day bar activities for both big events and everyday moments, building a rapport with the military community and participating in various military traditions.

In addition to your supervisory duties, you will provide operational support to bar operations and administrative support to the Messes. This includes preparing and serving beverages, maintaining inventory of bar stock, ordering supplies, and assisting in the setup and takedown of social and military functions. You will operate a Point of Sales system, prepare reports on cash/inventory transactions such as daily sales reports (DSR), and ensure compliance with provincial liquor legislation and regulations.

Under the supervision of the Mess Managers, you will assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating administrative procedures for the Mess offices. This includes answering and responding to incoming phone calls, balancing petty cash and all monies from mess dues and accounts receivable, typing and processing all correspondence, inputting invoices, and ensuring forms with respect to membership in/out clearance are completed and processed.

This role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and a customer-focused mindset.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

OR High school diploma and several years of experience in beverage sector or a related field

Must be of legal age to serve alcohol (BC)

Must possess a Responsible Service of Alcohol certification (BC)

Food Handling Certification, as required

Valid Driver’s Licence (BC), an asset

Experience

In bar operations

In office administration

In budget administration

In cash handling

In preparing bank deposits and floats

In inventory control

In personnel administration

In event planning and organizing

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, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: 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.

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

January 6, 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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.