Wine - Manager

Good Food Holdings Companies • San Diego, CA

12h

About The Position

This is a management position. The Wine Manager will have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move his/her staff and his/herself towards success. Key personality and character traits needed to accomplish this are: patience, good listening skills, observant, perceptive, supportive, decisive, flexible, analytical, consistent, progressive, and coach. Since this is a customer-service oriented and teacher position, the Wine Manager must also be smooth tempered and possess excellent people skills. Due to Bristol Farms’ goals and structure, the Wine Manager should also be open to growth and expansion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• one to two years related experience and /or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, or employees of Bristol Farms.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner to create a win-win situation.
• Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.
• This is a customer service driven position. The candidate must have the ability to speak, read and understand English. Ability to communicate clearly and give clear direction.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.
• The Wine Manager must be able to use a 2-wheeled dolly (hand truck) to carry over 100 pounds at a time. He/she must also safely use a box cutter with razor blades.

Responsibilities

• Keep inventory and order wine/liquor/spirits to replenish stock. Concentrates efforts on staying in-stock with minimal back stock.
• Maintain department to Bristol Farms standards in cleanliness and order.
• Discuss wines with customers and assist with wine selection. Exercise proficiency in promoting education and proper wine selection.
• Maintain and build customer relations and encourage return business.
• Practice, promote, and instill appropriate customer service as well as work ethic.
• Routinely replenish inventory on authorized racks, stacks, or shelving.
• Under the direction of the Store Director, resolve customer complaints in such a manner as to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the training and overall supervision and direction of employees in the Wine Department on an on-going basis.
• Under the direction of the Director of Wine and Spirits, merchandise product on the sales floor.
• Responsible for accurately processing warehoused and direct store deliveries.
• Maintain price integrity.
• Maintain the appropriate profit margin in accordance to the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to: sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes and waste management.
• Responsible for daily and weekly logging of invoices and for following the established invoice routing procedure.
• Manages and assures proper displaying and selling of all Liquor products to customers and advises customers on quality of wine, method of handling, and other factors affecting the product.
• Engages and coaches others in suggestive selling techniques.
• Responsible for monthly inventory.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining all marketing programs, including but not limited to weekly ads, price changes, merchandising, etc.
• Responsible for communication with the Store Director and Director of Wine and Spirits on pertinent issues, department conditions, and any other Wine and Spirit related issues.
• Responsible for communication with all Wine Department employees.
• Responsible for using the tools provided by management to ensure the success of the department.
• Responsible for enforcing company policies.
• Responsible for entire Wine Department in serving customers with excellent service and adhering to the “15 Second Service” policy.
• Conducts accident investigations and completes paperwork within accordance to Cal Osha SB-198.
• Leads by example; models correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Follows the owner/partner handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.
• At all times, meets and exceeds Bristol Farms standards in service, quality, and cleanliness.

Benefits

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to full & part-time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

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