Liquor Manager 1680

Albertsons • Silverdale, WA

263d • $18 - $24

About The Position

Title: Beverage Steward Reports to: Store Director Salaried or Hourly: Hourly Job Code: Department: TAB Date: December 2022 Position Purpose: To manage and control the operations of the Liquor Department, supervise Liquor Department team members and order merchandise. Ensure guest service, product quality and selection; along with providing knowledgeable recommendations and information on all products in the department in an easy to understand communication. Engage guests on Wine, Spirits or Beer selections to accompany any occasion and create an enjoyable shopping experience while maximizing sales. Advises and trains team members on Liquor Department basics to ensure guests are satisfied, retained and their needs fulfilled. Wine Stewards are expected to work during the peak selling periods which will include weekends, evenings and holidays.

Requirements

• Requires taking and passing of certification training program and continued ongoing training.
• Must be of the legal age for consumption of alcoholic beverages in the jurisdiction in which they are employed.
• Requires effective communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must have knowledge of types, alcohol content, uses and care of liquor department products.
• Requires an awareness of popular drink recipes.

Responsibilities

• Build and encourage superior guest service, providing a continuous attention to guest needs in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
• Engage in suggestive selling and other sales techniques with knowledgeable suggestions and professionalism.
• Utilize social media tools to help drive guest loyalty and sales.
• Be knowledgeable on Wine regions, grapes, vineyards and vintages from all over the world and be able to offer appropriate suggestions for food pairings.
• Be acquainted with Spirits and spirit cocktails, having knowledge of recipes and ingredients.
• Engage in continuous education about wine, spirits and beer through ongoing training.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control.
• Order wine from vendors; place specialty orders for guests as necessary.
• Orders, receives, checks and controls inventory to ensure adequate quantity and quality.
• May operate checkstand equipment such as cash register and scanner to process customer orders.
• Responsible for cost and quality control. Prevents shrink.
• Ensures compliance with liquor sales laws.
• Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick pay (accrued based on hours worked)
• PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked)
• Paid holidays (9 days annually)
• Bereavement pay
• Retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)

What This Job Offers

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