Bartender

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

Steeped in a rich military heritage and tradition, messes have been used by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) throughout Canada’s history to foster morale and promote military values including camaraderie and unit cohesiveness. Messes give members a strong sense of commitment to the ideas, objectives and the basic responsibility expected of them within the CAF and set the standard for military service within Canada. CFMWS provides support to all CAF messes. Specifically, PSP Hospitality Services provides expertise on operational and management practices and assists mess managers in providing quality mess hospitality services.

As a Bartender, you provide an excellent customer experience in our military messes. During big events to every day moments, you will build a rapport with the military community and get to experience various military traditions.

The Bartender will provide 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, provide a clean bar area 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 members and contributes in creating a positive workplace. If you thrive in a customer focused environment, enjoying working in a team – this opportunity for you!

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in Province
• Must possess a Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification

Experience

• In serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• In cash handling

Knowledge

• Of mixed drink preparations
• Of hospitality services
• Of health and safety practices

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential or French Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an on-site position.

Available to work days, evenings and weekends.

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).

Due to COVID-19, health and safety considerations are being taken and the selection process will be done virtually.

START DATE

30 May 2022

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 the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.