Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.37
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts
Job Description
Ralphs, based in California and a proud member of The Kroger Company since its merger in 1998, is one of the leading grocery retailers serving over 180 stores throughout the state. As part of the larger Kroger family of companies, Ralphs is committed to bringing together diverse teams who share a passion for food and community, with one shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. This commitment translates into an innovative company culture focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences, fostering community engagement, and providing employees with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Ralphs values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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
- 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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