Job Description

As leader of our Beer & Wine Department, this position is responsible for product management, merchandising, full profit and loss control, and personnel development.

Specific Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains high-quality standards in product management and presentation.
• Orders all products for the Beer & Wine Department.
• Completes Beer & Wine Department night crew work schedule.
• Establishes sales, gross profit, labor and supply budgets for the Beer & Wine Department.
• Assists in maintaining pricing to achieve budgeted gross profit goals.
• Plans and executes Beer & Wine Department merchandising and displays.
• Ensures rotation requirements for all beer & wine products are consistently achieved.
• Leads and readily participates in product promotions and focuses.
• Provides outstanding customer service and readily communicates product information to increase sales and meet revenue goals; uses product information to increase sales and best service customers.
• Leads by example, and provides employees with clear expectations and timely feedback.
• Trains employees and provides performance feedback, coaching and counseling.
• Conducts quarterly physical inventories and practices inventory control.
• Prevents internal and external loss.
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility; meets attendance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Director team.

Skills Required / Qualifications:

Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:

• Minimum two years wine industry-related experience preferred.
• Minimum one year retail experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines a must. Sense of urgency required. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
• Proven ability to positively affect sales generation and manage expenses.
• Possesses strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP/Department of Health guidelines, gross profit, inventory and portion control; proven experience working with each.
• Possesses comprehensive product information with a proven history of using knowledge to best service customers. Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills. Possesses a genuine passion for wine, beer, food, and related products.
• Capable leadership skills; proven success as a team member. Ability to effectively delegate and follow-through.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills required; effective written communication skills necessary.
• Possesses effective merchandising and display skills.
• Demonstrates an interest in learning; possesses a strong interest in food, wine, and related products.
• Proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality essential.
• Proven ability to meet attendance requirements, dependable.
• Able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs