Bar Supervisor / Administrative Assistant

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services is seeking a Bar Supervisor / Administrative Assistant to enhance customer experiences at military messes. You will organize bar activities, provide operational support, and manage administrative functions, contributing to a vibrant community that supports members and their families. Strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience in bar operations are vital for success in this role.

Benefits

Drug coverage

Healthcare spending account

Dental coverage

Flexible work options

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the beverage sector.
• Experience in bar operations and cash handling.
• Client-focused with a strong organizational skillset.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise day-to-day bar activities.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the Mess.
• Ensure compliance with provincial liquor legislation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Customer Focus

Organizational Knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Responsible Service of Alcohol certification

Food Handling Certification

Valid Driver’s Licence (BC)

Job description

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 ROLE

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.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

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 cash handling

In preparing bank deposits and floats

In inventory control

In event planning and organizing

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading : Functional

Writing : Functional

Oral : Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

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

OTHER INFORMATION

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

START DATE

Contract end date : 6 February 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

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.