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Quality Food Centers

WINE STEWARD

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.49 - $25.15
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
career training programs
associate discounts

Job Description

Qualify Food Centers (QFC), based in Washington and part of The Kroger Company since 1998, is a leading supermarket chain dedicated to serving customers in 59 stores throughout Washington and Oregon. As a member of the Kroger family of companies, QFC embraces a shared mission-to feed the human spirit through exceptional food-related experiences. QFC prides itself on fostering a work culture that values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, aligning with a customer-first strategy that not only aims to meet but exceed customer expectations in every interaction.

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Job Requirements

  • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
  • 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 consumer
  • experience working with wine and beer
  • retail experience
  • high school education or equivalent
  • must be 21 years of age
  • ability to handle stressful situations
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • pass wine test once employed

Job Qualifications

  • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
  • 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 consumer
  • experience working with wine and beer
  • retail experience
  • high school education or equivalent
  • must be 21 years of age
  • ability to handle stressful situations
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • pass wine test once employed

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
  • offer product samples, consistent with company guidelines and applicable laws, to help customers discover new items or products inquire about
  • inform customers of wine specials
  • provide customers with products that they have requested
  • recommend wine items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
  • assist customers with pairing of wine and other items such as meat, cheeses, desserts
  • collaborate with store chef for wine tastings and other programs featuring wines
  • 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 risk, 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 Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location