Liquor Store Manager - Winn-Dixie Retail Stores

Overview

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Liquor Store Manager

Job Purpose

Job Summary

Manages the daily operations of the liquor department. Increases customer confidence and loyalty by promoting and executing consistent and compliant operating conditions. Provides fresh and appealing products, courteous, knowledgeable and prompt service. Executes merchandising plans as outlined in department planners, toolkits or event packs being mindful of merchandising standards, product levels, shrink, and sales trends. Monitors and controls supply expenses, manages cash control, sales and cash items and records for the liquor store. Supervises, trains, and develops team members on performance of their job and provides coaching as needed. Values diversity and supports an inclusive environment by embracing the backgrounds and experiences of the team. This is a working management position that requires a balance of physical labor, delegation, team building and leadership, planning, and administrative work.

Essential Responsibilities

Percent Of Responsibilities

Responsibility

                                                                                                                                                    % Of Time

SERVICE:                                                                                                                                      60%

Creates an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated that will increase customer confidence and loyalty. Ensures the department is merchandised per plan and maintained for in-stock conditions. Delivers daily conditions that meet the company’s expectations for freshness, quality and value. Trains department associates on inventory/stocking and computer assisted ordering. Offers assistance in finding or suggesting product selection.

LEADERSHIP:                                                                                                                               20%

Promotes trust and respect among associates by collaborating, promoting teamwork, and communicating company, department, and job specific information. Assists in establishing goals for merchandising, sales and profits and empowers the team to meet or exceed the goals. Assists in managing schedules to ensure tasks are completed in a cadence that ensures the highest levels of customer service and conditions during peak hours. Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws, and company guidelines.

FINANCIAL:                                                                                                                                  10%

Completes daily and weekly administrative tasks (communications, online training, scheduling, pricing changes, orders, receiving products, etc.) Monitors and controls supply expenses, manages cash control, sales and cash accounting items and records for the liquor store. Maintains an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and reports

any discrepancies in inventory. Reviews/inspects products for quality and freshness and takes appropriate action with those items. Assists in the planning, and organizing of the inventory process. Ensures product is held at the proper temperature per food safety guidelines and retains documentation of temperate logs per policy. Accountable for the following measurements:

      *Topline sales vs. plan

      *Shrink % vs. plan

      *Inventory accuracy, management (Days on Hand) and Inventory dollars vs. plan

      *Execution of prescribed merchandising plan and Own Brands penetration

      *OSAT results

 *Expense management vs. plan

COMPLIANCE/SAFETY:                                                                                                               10%

Ensures company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained. Adheres to all regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to food safety, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and Department of Agriculture (DOA). Executes all product recalls and withdrawals in a timely manner while ensuring all items are secured and removed from customer access. Reinforces safety programs by complying with safety procedures and inspects and identifies unsafe conditions to report to store management. Notifies management of customer or employee accidents. Reports all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud. Ensures adherence to wage and hour policies and regulations. Cultivates a culture of safety within the store. Ensures self and all associates are working safely and have received necessary safety training. Ensures Hazardous Assessments are posted for associate reference and that Personal Protective Equipment is available and utilized by all associates executing tasks within the department, as required. Ensures equipment is in good repair; reports and assists with remediation (ex. lock out/tag out of equipment) of safety hazards within the department.

Disclaimer

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education                                                       Course of Study

Preferred Education

Preferred Education                                                      Course of Study

High School / GED

Language Requirements

Language(s) Required                                                   Language(s) Preferred

English                                                                           Spanish

Relevant Experience

Relevant Experience                                                      Supervisory Experience

0 -3 yrs minimum

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

·   Must be 21 years of age

·   Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.

·   Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

·   Strong customer service skills.

·   Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.

·   Knowledge of basic math

·   Ability to handle stressful situations

·   Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department.

Environmental Factors

Retail - General Heavy: Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk on various types of flooring, utilize manual dexterity, talk, see, hear, smell and perform repetitive movements with both hands and/or both feet. The employee is frequently required to reach at waist level or overhead, carry, push, or lift various loads up to the required weights listed. The employee is occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb up to 30 ft. Working Conditions: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may be exposed to working in indoor, outdoor, cold, freezing, heated, and wet/humid working conditions. Safety Risk Factors: The employee is frequently required to twist back and/or neck, walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface, work with hazardous equipment and be exposed to sharp objects. The employee is occasionally required to be exposed to loud noise, skin irritants, nuisance dust, fumes and sprays, hazardous cleaning solutions and other toxins. Overall Required Equipment: cleaning supplies and equipment, general office equipment, register, pricing gun, scales, scanner, various material handling equipment, such as racks, carts, pallet jacks, shopping carts Preferred Equipment: baler/compactor, box cutter Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles, Gloves, Back Brace Pulling Requirement: 250 lbs. Lifting Requirement: 50 lbs.

Travel Percent & Overnight

Travel Percent                                                               Overnight

None                                                                              No

Shift(s)

Varied shifts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Compliance with all Winn-Dixie policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous assistant manager experience.
• Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department.
• Strong guest service skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.

Job Tag

• Manage inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, security, expense control and other operational processes to company standards.
• Ensure the department is merchandised in accordance with the needs of the community; maintain shelf allocations to ensure the availability of products at all times.
• Ensure guests greet, assist, provide efficient service and thank guests in a prompt, courteous, friendly and business-like manner in order to promote the company image as a service-oriented operation.
• Ensure the department is well maintained and meets or exceeds company standards for appearance.
• Supervise, train and develop guests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement; reinforce strengths while developing and implementing improved practices and procedures.
• Conduct weekly sales meetings with guests to establish merchandising, sales and profit objectives.
• Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained.
• Successfully complete cashier training prior to being placed in the job function.
• Verify goods received are consistent with vendor’s invoice and product order; reconcile discrepancies; process invoice for payment.
• Verify the count and description of the merchandise on credit invoices for all merchandise being removed by vendors.
• Knowledge of liquor, wines and beer.
• Responsible for scheduling department employees.
• Ensure adherence to wage and hour policies and regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.