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Officers' Mess Bartender - Casual-EN

  • Ralston, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 4, 2026
  • 1 position

$21 / hour

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Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Apply by
Nov 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, manage bar inventory and supplies, operate the point-of-sale system, and maintain a clean bar while complying with provincial liquor regulations. Assist with setting up and taking down social and military functions while working with the team to provide a positive customer experience.

Job details

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! 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 Bartender, you provide an excellent customer experience in our military messes, golf and curling operations and marinas. 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 is for you! Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses High school diploma (OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience) Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in Alberta Must possess a Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification Experience In serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks In cash handling Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership Language Requirements English Essential Reading: None Writing: None Oral: Functional Benefits Available Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program Work Life Balance: Vacation pay. Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development: Free second language training. Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits Other Information Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg) This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. START DATE As soon as possible 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. Alberta

What you’ll do

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, manage bar inventory and supplies, operate the point-of-sale system, and maintain a clean bar while complying with provincial liquor regulations. Assist with setting up and taking down social and military functions while working with the team to provide a positive customer experience.

Requirements

A high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience is required, along with being of legal age to serve alcohol in Alberta and holding provincial responsible alcohol service certification. Candidates need experience serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and handling cash; functional oral English is required.

Benefits

  • Employee And Family Assistance Program
  • Vacation Pay
  • Group Savings Plans
  • Free Second Language Training

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Cash handling · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Inventory management · Preferred
  • Bartending · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Bartending
  • Customer Service
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Ordering
  • Cash Handling
  • Point-Of-Sale Operation
  • Bar Cleaning
  • Event Setup And Takedown
  • Liquor Legislation Compliance
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Teamwork
  • Client Focus

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Customer Service & Support

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