159 - AJ's Fine Foods Wine Team Lead - 44th St & Camelback

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive compensation
Retirement benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship Opportunities
store discount programs

Job Description

AJ's Fine Foods is a distinguished company specializing in fine foods and beverages, with a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. Known for its commitment to excellence, AJ's Fine Foods provides an extensive selection of gourmet products, including a well-curated wine cellar that caters to wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. The company prides itself on creating an enjoyable shopping experience where customers can find premium items and receive expert advice from knowledgeable staff. With a reputation for quality, AJ's Fine Foods operates in a competitive retail environment while maintaining a friendly and inviting atmosphere for its customers and employees.

The role of a Wine Cellar Team Lead at AJ's Fine Foods is a dynamic and engaging position designed for individuals with a passion for wine, beer, and liquors. This role involves directing and supervising the wine cellar operations and leading the team to achieve sales targets and outstanding customer service. The Wine Cellar Team Lead is responsible for maintaining an appealing, organized, and fully stocked wine cellar, ensuring that all products are properly priced and displayed. This position requires a warm, outgoing personality to engage customers and provide expert advice on product offerings, including wine, beer, liquor, and cigars.

The Team Lead plays a crucial role in planning and hosting tastings and special events, allowing customers to explore and enjoy the store's diverse selection. Safety and compliance are key priorities, with responsibilities including adherence to state liquor laws and health and safety regulations. The physical demands of the job include standing for extended periods, lifting and stocking products up to 50 pounds, and maintaining an active presence on the sales floor.

AJ's Fine Foods offers competitive compensation paid weekly, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employees also benefit from retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and store discounts, all contributing to a supportive and rewarding work environment. This position is ideal for someone eager to lead a team in a fast-paced retail setting while fostering a love for fine wines and beverages.

Job Requirements

  • must be 18 years of age
  • must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • physical ability to stand for extended periods
  • ability to lift and stock products up to 50 pounds
  • good interpersonal skills
  • must be legally authorized to work in the country

Job Qualifications

  • experience working in a retail or customer service environment
  • knowledge of wines, beer, and liquors
  • leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to engage positively with customers
  • basic math skills for pricing and inventory
  • ability to plan and host events

Job Duties

  • maintaining a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members
  • engaging with customers through smiles and greetings, offering product information, providing selling suggestions and active sampling when appropriate, and always giving a genuine thank you
  • planning and hosting tastings and special functions
  • providing customers with great information and suggestions concerning their purchase of wine cellar product offerings
  • monitoring and using correct product pricing, shelf tags and signage
  • keeping clean, attractive and beautifully stocked wine cellars
  • ordering, pricing and stocking all products in the wine cellar including wine, beer, liquor and cigars
  • ensuring compliance with all state liquor laws, and health department and weights and measures guidelines
  • all other related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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