Beverage Manager

Duties

• Manage all beer and wine sales and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
• Maintain an acceptable level of inventory in order to maximize sales and control out of date product by proper ordering through the vendors and LOOP
• Control inventory levels using the automated ordering system (DAX) and routine smart counts on sections to ensure accuracy of inventory in the system
• Work in conjunction with the beverage vendors on product displays and seasonal products within the Beer and Wine department
• Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service at all times
• Identify customers’ needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns
• Properly handle invoices and pricing integrity within the Beer and Wine category
• Ensure proper levels of food available in the café at all time. Proper communication with the Deli Department on these needs throughout business hours
• Provide new employee training via RAMP certifications and ongoing training for existing employees in order to remain compliant with the PLCB
• To also provide training to all employees on the products and procedures within the Beer and Wine department to ensure all employees are knowledgeable on the products
• Establish employee schedules to ensure proper coverage of the department in order to provide excellent service levels to all of our valued customers
• Maintain a good relationship with all beverage vendors and wine vendors with regular communication
• Communicate department concerns and objectives with store management and supervisors
• Comply with all health, safety, and PLCB regulations
• Enforce, oversee, and train Beer and Wine employees on policies pertaining to alcohol sales and identification of those purchasing alcohol in the store
• Greet all customers to our store and be observant to their needs while working
• Absorb all Redner’s Markets policies and procedures set forth by the employee handbook

Supplemental Job Functions

• To coordinate pickup of wine orders, not limited to picking up these orders during your work shift
• Physically handle merchandise within the department while filling the shelves and coolers with the required products
• Run the cash register for a large portion of the work shift and work within the confines of the cashier accountability policy

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be basic computer knowledge in order to navigate the online ordering of products
• Must have strong analytical and organizational skills in order to analyze product movement programs, and to properly maintain necessary reports and schedules
• Strong communication skills for dealing with customers, employees, and vendors
• Must be able to stand on your feet for the entire work shift
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds for 30% of the time working
• Must be able to stand upright for the majority of your scheduled work shift