Liquor Store Keyholder (Part-time)

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership assistance in the absence of store or assistant manager by giving work direction to part-time employees; securing cash, receipts, and facilities; opening and closing the store.
• Welcomes customers in the store, answers questions, makes smooth transactions, and resolves customer issues in a timely manner.
• Educates customers on products and merchandise so buyers can make an informed decision; is a “go-to” person for others.
• Safeguards the store’s presentation and safety by cleaning, stocking shelves, and completing light custodial work.
• Fulfills all policies, procedures, and laws related to selling liquor (i.e., selling liquor to individuals that are 21 years of age and older).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Previous work experience in retail, service, or liquor industry is preferred.
• Minimum of three years work experience and 1-2 years of post-high school education or minimum of five years work experience is required.
• The ability to lift/pull/push/move/carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis is necessary.
• The ability to bend/stand/reach is also required.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. This includes professional reference checks, background check, and work verification.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to write clearly and succinctly.
• Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Able to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner.
• Prioritizes what needs to get done.
• Keeps things neat and orderly.
• Utilizes tools for efficiency.
• Factors several considerations when planning.
• Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Able to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives.
• Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.
• Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

Benefits

The Liquor Store Keyholder's position contributes to the City's goal of generating nearly $10 million in sales annually, which provides about $1 million in profits that support various City projects such as the pavement management program, facility maintenance, and playground equipment replacement.

Pay

The Liquor Store Keyholder starts at $17.00/hour, depending on qualifications.

Schedule

Typically 20-25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the Role

The Liquor Store Keyholder plays a crucial role in the City's operations, contributing to the financial health of the City through sales and profits generated from the liquor stores.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Previous work experience in retail, service, or liquor industry preferred. Minimum of three years work experience and 1-2 years of post-high school education or minimum of five years work experience is required. Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. This includes professional reference checks, background check, and work verification.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging, and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.