Liquor Store Keyholder (Part-time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Liquor Store Keyholder (Part-time) position is a part-time, ongoing role with a starting pay of $17.00/hour, depending on qualifications. The role is expected to work 20-25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Liquor Store Operations generates nearly $10 million in sales annually, contributing approximately $1 million in profits to the City for various projects. The Keyholder provides leadership assistance in the absence of management, ensures a pleasant shopping experience for customers, educates them on products, maintains store presentation and safety, and adheres to all policies, procedures, and laws related to selling liquor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of three years work experience and 1-2 years of post-high school education or minimum of five years work experience.
• Ability to reconcile cash and receipts, able to obtain knowledge of cash register and point-of-sale procedures.
• This position requires the ability to lift/pull/push/move/carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• The ability to bend/stand/reach is also required.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in retail, service or liquor industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership assistance in the absence of store or assistant manager by giving work direction to part-time employees; securing cash, receipts, and facilities; opening and closing the store.
• Provides a pleasant shopping experience by welcoming customers in the store, answering questions, making smooth transactions and resolving customer issues in a timely manner.
• Educates customers on products and merchandise so buyers can make an informed decision; is a “go-to” person for others.
• Ensures the store’s presentation and safety is held to a high standard by cleaning, stocking shelves, and completing light custodial work.
• Follows all policies, procedures and laws related to selling liquor (i.e. selling liquor to individuals that are 21 years of age and older).

Benefits

• Profits generated by the liquor stores are used to fund several City projects including the pavement management program, facility maintenance and replacement of playground equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED