Job title: Assistant Manager
Reports to: Store Manager
Location: Hillside or Saanich
Salary : $26.50 per hour
Working for Liquor Plus is a great way to interact with your community, make new friends, and impress people with your wine knowledge. If you're like us, you are interested in learning about the amazing offering of local beers, wines, and spirits, and engaging with customers to help them make great choices!
We offer:
RRSP matching
Dental + extended health benefits after 90 days
$200 health & wellness benefit
Employee Assistance Program (free counselling from Vancouver Island Counselling)
Scholarship program for students
Monthly giveaways for Team Members
Industry training and certification reimbursement
20% discount at 8 locations across the island
Tastings & product knowledge
Birthday gifts
Seasonal apparel
Summary
The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for contributing to the operating results of the store and the maintenance of excellent operating standards. This includes the planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of the store's operations. We are limiting applicants to those with industry experience to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
Key Responsibilities
Support the store manager in maintaining strong customer relations through effective training and supervision
Assist the store manager and training coordinator in hiring and onboarding new team members
Assess performance of clerks and supervisors, supports the store manager in training, discipline, and feedback
Collaborate with store manager with the preparation of the 4-week inventory and scheduling budgets and the ongoing review of results
Order products according to the established amounts, order dates, receiving dates and costs, allocating ordering responsibilities and working with the head buyer
Ensure all products are merchandised in a clear and attractive manner
Ensure all product received have been signed in and stored in a professional manner and in accordance with company policy
Support the store manager and operations manager with product price verification schedule
Conduct periodical inventory as assigned by the store manager
Other Related Duties
May require modifying schedule to ensure sufficient coverage of duties, and maintain high levels of customer service
Ensure that the store is kept to a high standard of cleanliness at all times
Maintain high productivity levels and creates efficiencies through proper delegation and management of team
Working Conditions
Standing / Moving for 8 hours a day / 5 days a week
Working some weekends
Lifting and/or carrying merchandise up to 25lbs on a frequent Basis
Lifting above the shoulder
Core Competencies
Interpersonal communication
Task management
Liquor industry knowledge
Retail sales experience: 3+ years
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (primarily Excel)
Liquor sales: 1+ year
Minimum Requirements
Must be 19+ years of age
Must have a valid Serving It Right
_The position requirements are subject to change as the role and needs of the business evolve. _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Store discount
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Application question(s):
Describe your industry experience (Liquor retail, distributing, sales, etc)
Which neighbourhood in Greater Victoria are you located?
Experience:
supervisory or management: 1 year (required)
liquor industry: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person