
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.00 - $16.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Career Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
We are a leading retailer specializing in a diverse selection of wines and beers, committed to providing an exceptional shopping experience to our customers. Our store prides itself on offering a wide range of specialty wines and beers, both imported and domestic, catering to all tastes and preferences. We emphasize quality, knowledge, and customer service to ensure our clients enjoy a welcoming and informative environment. With a strong focus on community values and safety, our establishment fosters respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, and inclusion among our team members and customers alike.
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Wine and Beer Associate to join our team. This role is critical in creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. The ideal candidate will assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while maintaining all established quality assurance standards. This position demands someone who embraces our Customer 1st strategy, encouraging associates to consistently deliver excellent customer service. The Wine and Beer Associate will provide expert guidance to customers on a variety of wines and beers, including information about flavor profiles, production methods, and pairing recommendations with foods such as meats, cheeses, and desserts.
Additionally, the role involves promoting a safe and clean environment that encourages repeat business, fostering trust and respect among associates, and collaborating with other staff members such as the store chef to organize wine tastings and other promotional events. The associate must also maintain proper storage temperatures, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and report any safety risks or illegal activities. Since the role is customer-facing, excellent communication skills, effective handling of stressful situations, and a fundamental knowledge of math for sales transactions are essential. The position requires candidates to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to be at least 21 years of age. A passion for wine and beer, along with experience in retail and product knowledge, is highly desirable.
This role offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in the specialty beverage industry while contributing to a dynamic team focused on quality, service, and customer satisfaction. Join us if you want to grow professionally in a supportive environment where your knowledge and skills can shine, and where you will play an integral role in delivering memorable experiences to every customer who walks through our doors.
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Wine and Beer Associate to join our team. This role is critical in creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. The ideal candidate will assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while maintaining all established quality assurance standards. This position demands someone who embraces our Customer 1st strategy, encouraging associates to consistently deliver excellent customer service. The Wine and Beer Associate will provide expert guidance to customers on a variety of wines and beers, including information about flavor profiles, production methods, and pairing recommendations with foods such as meats, cheeses, and desserts.
Additionally, the role involves promoting a safe and clean environment that encourages repeat business, fostering trust and respect among associates, and collaborating with other staff members such as the store chef to organize wine tastings and other promotional events. The associate must also maintain proper storage temperatures, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and report any safety risks or illegal activities. Since the role is customer-facing, excellent communication skills, effective handling of stressful situations, and a fundamental knowledge of math for sales transactions are essential. The position requires candidates to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to be at least 21 years of age. A passion for wine and beer, along with experience in retail and product knowledge, is highly desirable.
This role offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in the specialty beverage industry while contributing to a dynamic team focused on quality, service, and customer satisfaction. Join us if you want to grow professionally in a supportive environment where your knowledge and skills can shine, and where you will play an integral role in delivering memorable experiences to every customer who walks through our doors.
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
- 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
- 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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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