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WINE STEWARD at Kroger Irvine, CA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Kroger is a leading retail company known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. As one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, Kroger offers a diverse range of products and services designed to meet the varied needs of its customers. The company prides itself on creating a welcoming shopping environment, emphasizing respect, integrity, and inclusion in all aspects of its operations. Kroger continually invests in employee development and strives to maintain high standards of safety and customer service across its stores.

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Job Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Experience working with wine and beer
  • Retail experience
  • Knowledge of imported and domestic wine varieties and flavor profiles
  • Knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Willingness to pass wine test once employed

Job Qualifications

  • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
  • Knowledge of imported and domestic wine varieties and flavor profiles
  • Knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers
  • Experience working with wine and beer
  • Retail experience
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Pass wine test once employed

Job Duties

  • Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service
  • Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return
  • Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals
  • Monitor all established quality assurance standards
  • Promote trust and respect among associates
  • Answer customer questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • Offer product samples consistent with company guidelines and applicable laws
  • Inform customers of wine specials
  • Provide customers with requested products
  • Recommend wine items to customers to meet their needs
  • Assist customers with pairing wine and other items such as meat, cheeses, desserts
  • Collaborate with store chef for wine tastings and other promotional programs
  • Stay current with seasonal, special, and future ads
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and logs are recorded
  • Reinforce safety programs and comply with safety procedures
  • Identify and report unsafe conditions to store management
  • Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of equipment
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents
  • Report safety risks and illegal activities including robbery, theft or fraud
  • Perform essential job functions safely with or without accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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