Wine Manager and Wine Clerk (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Bristol Farms

  Santa Monica, California

Duties & Responsibilities other duties may be assigned:

•  Keep inventory and order wine/liquor/spirits to replenish stock. Concentrates efforts on staying in-stock with minimal back stock.
•  Discuss wines with customers and assist with wine selection. Exercise proficiency in promoting education and proper wine selection.
•  Responsible for accurately processing warehoused and direct store deliveries.
•  Maintain the appropriate profit margin in accordance to the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to: sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes and waste management.
•  Responsible for daily and weekly logging of invoices and for following the established invoice routing procedure.
•  Manages and assures proper displaying and selling of all Liquor products to customers and advises customers on quality of wine, method of handling, and other factors affecting the product.
•  Responsible for implementing and maintaining all marketing programs, including but not limited to weekly ads, price changes, merchandising, etc.
•  Responsible for communication with the Store Director and Director of Wine and Spirits on pertinent issues, department conditions, and any other Wine and Spirit related issues.

Qualifications 

•  2 year of managerial experience preferred. 
•  Strong communication skills
•  Posses the ability to handle high stress and volume of customers while maintaining a positive shopping experience for the customer.
•  Availability requirements include; but are not limited to; days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

•  Stand for long periods of time; walk; frequent use of hands.
•  Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
•  Frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. 

**Wine Clerk**
Part Time
Duties & Responsibilities other duties may be assigned: 

•  Assures proper displaying and selling of all Liquor products to customers and advises customers on quality of wine, method of handling, and other factors affecting the product.
•  Responsible for maintaining and practicing department standards.
•  Responsible for serving customers with excellent service.
•  Leads by example; model correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures. 
•  Follows the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.

Qualifications 

•  Some wine knowledge is preferred. 
•  Strong communication skills
•  Posses the ability to handle high stress and volume of customers while maintaining a positive shopping experience for the customer.
•  Availability requirements include; but are not limited to; days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

•  Stand for long periods of time; walk; frequent use of hands.
•  Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
•  Frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. 

We offer:
Competitive wages
Full-time and Part-time positions
Flexible schedules
20% discount for employees and their immediate family
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(K) retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Credit unions
An EAP – Employment Assistance Program

How To Apply

Apply Now: www.bristolfarms.com/careers/ Select the Santa Monica Location and choose the Wine Manager or Wine Clerk position, contact the Store Director at 1-310-829-3137 or send your resume to Donna Hunter at [email protected]

Store Location: 3105 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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