
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.65 - $16.85
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Mariano's is a well-established supermarket chain based in Illinois, proudly serving the Chicago Metro area with over 40 stores. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 2015, Mariano's has become part of one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community involvement. Mariano's focuses on bringing together diverse teams who are passionate about food and dedicated to creating extraordinary shopping experiences for customers. The company's mission, "To Feed the Human Spirit," underscores its dedication to not only providing excellent products but also fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where every customer and associate feels valued and respected. Mariano's takes pride in its history of innovation within the grocery industry and continually works to improve the customer journey through quality products, exceptional service, and community engagement. As part of the Kroger family, Mariano's offers excellent career development opportunities, prioritizing associate well-being and growth through comprehensive benefits and robust training programs.
The role available at Mariano's is centered around delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages return visits. This position supports the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals for the department while monitoring quality assurance standards to ensure all company expectations are met. Demonstrating Mariano's core values—including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety—is essential to the role. Associates in this role are expected to create an inviting atmosphere where customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated, providing knowledgeable responses to product inquiries and making personalized recommendations. Additionally, associates will assist with merchandising, inventory control, and adherence to safety procedures while maintaining familiarity with the product assortment, particularly adult beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits. The role requires a combination of excellent communication skills, product knowledge, and a positive attitude while working in a dynamic retail environment with a focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork. Mariano's offers flexible scheduling options in both full- and part-time roles, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking either a career path or a part-time job with growth potential. Comprehensive benefits further enhance the appeal of this position by supporting the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of associates. Mariano's commitment to continuous training and development ensures that associates can advance their careers and thrive within the company and community.
The role available at Mariano's is centered around delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages return visits. This position supports the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals for the department while monitoring quality assurance standards to ensure all company expectations are met. Demonstrating Mariano's core values—including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety—is essential to the role. Associates in this role are expected to create an inviting atmosphere where customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated, providing knowledgeable responses to product inquiries and making personalized recommendations. Additionally, associates will assist with merchandising, inventory control, and adherence to safety procedures while maintaining familiarity with the product assortment, particularly adult beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits. The role requires a combination of excellent communication skills, product knowledge, and a positive attitude while working in a dynamic retail environment with a focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork. Mariano's offers flexible scheduling options in both full- and part-time roles, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking either a career path or a part-time job with growth potential. Comprehensive benefits further enhance the appeal of this position by supporting the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of associates. Mariano's commitment to continuous training and development ensures that associates can advance their careers and thrive within the company and community.
Job Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age
- ability to handle stressful situations
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math
Job Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age
- ability to handle stressful situations
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math
- beer, wine, liquor experience
- knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and how they are made
- knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers as they relate to the customer
- retail experience
- second language speaking, reading and/or writing
Job Duties
- Promote trust and respect among associates
- create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
- gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- assist with execution of the adult beverage category display plans and special in-store promotions in consultation with the store management
- maintain familiarity with adult beverage product names, pronunciation, origin and definition of industry terms
- inform customers of beer, wine, spirits specials
- recommend beer, wine, spirits items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise
- check product quality to ensure freshness, review sell by dates and take appropriate action
- label, stock and inventory department merchandise
- report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
- display a positive attitude
- stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
- practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
- notify management of customer or employee accidents
- report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
- must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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