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Bar Supervisor/Administrative Assistant


Company : Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMW


Location : Halifax, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-02-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), were more than just a workplace; were 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 a Bar Supervisor/Administrative Assistant, you will contribute to an excellent customer experience in the military messes, bar operations. You will organize, supervise and schedule the day-to-day bar activities for the bar staff for big events and the everyday moments. You will build a rapport with the military community and be part of various military traditions. The Bar Supervisor/Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to bar operations and a variety of services such as preparing and serving beverages, maintaining inventory of bar stock and ordering supplies and assisting in the set-up and take down 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. This is a role where everyone works as one team to provide the best customer experience for our military members and community and contributes in creating a fun and positive workplace. If you thrive in a customer-focused environment, have strong interpersonal and organizational/ administrative skills and enjoy working in a team environment, this opportunity is for you!QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in Hospitality or Food Management, or related field and some years of experience in hospitality, food and beverage service (OR High school diploma and several years of experience in beverage sector or a related field) Must be of legal age to serve alcohol (Nova Scotia) Must possess a Responsible Service of Alcohol certification (Nova Scotia) Food Handling Certification, as required Valid Drivers Licence (Nova Scotia), an asset Experience In bar operations 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.LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSEnglish EssentialBENEFITS 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, 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/BenefitsOTHER INFORMATIONThis is an on-site position with an assigned work location. This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs. Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment. Offer expertise in management, operational and hospitality services as part of the team that oversees military messes throughout Canada and the world. The military mess is the centre of social life for serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, where customs, responsibilities and social standards are practiced. Messes are steeped in rich military heritage and tradition. The mess includes food as a central component of events and camaraderie. Personnel Support Program (PSP) Hospitality Services and management are pinnacle to their success. https://app.flipbase.com/embed/7fe166a7-0a2b-47fb-b819-a5b12423b370 START DATEAs soon as possibleINCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS 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.