BEER-WINE-LIQR/DEPT LEADER

Kroger • Fort Collins, CO

114d

About The Position

The position involves interacting with customers both within and outside of the adult beverage department, assisting them in making informed decisions during their shopping experience. The role includes planning, organizing, training, and directing department clerks while performing production and customer service functions to maximize store sales and profits. The candidate is expected to demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position requires a willingness to work weekends and holidays, and candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and State Adult Beverage Laws.
• Qualified to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
• Mathematical skills to calculate discounts, interest, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

• Grocery retail work experience.
• Backup manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to assist them in their shopping experience.
• Plan, organize, train, and direct Adult Beverage department clerks.
• Perform production and customer service functions.
• Maximize store sales and profits.
• Demonstrate core company values.
• Engage customers with a friendly welcome and develop relationships.
• Assist customers in finding adult beverages and making suggestions.
• Conduct tastings at least twice a week.
• Take customer special orders and communicate about availability.
• Conduct daily department walks to ensure standards are met.
• Execute the Weekly Display Plan and maintain accurate signage.
• Order and maintain adequate inventory.
• Communicate weekly sales opportunities to the grocery manager.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, completing performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers