A Liquor Store Associate (or Clerk/Sales Associate) is responsible for providing customer service, managing transactions, stocking shelves, and ensuring strict compliance with alcohol, beer, and wine regulations. This role requires high energy for a fast-paced environment and the ability to lift, carry, and arrange heavy merchandise.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Service: Greeting guests, offering product recommendations, providing assistance, and carrying out products for customers.
- Compliance & Safety: Verifying IDs (often for anyone appearing under 30 or 40), ensuring legal age, denying sales to intoxicated individuals, and adhering to local/state regulations.
- POS Operations: Operating computerized point-of-sale systems, processing payments (cash, credit), and accurately managing cash drawers.
- Inventory & Merchandising: Stocking shelves, filling coolers, rotating products, unloading delivery trucks, and maintaining clean, organized displays.
- Store Maintenance: Cleaning floors, shelves, and restrooms; removing trash; and ensuring the store is safe and orderly.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Age: Must be at least 21 years old (required for selling alcohol in most jurisdictions).
- Experience: Retail or cashier experience is preferred, but many employers offer on-the-job training.
- Physical Ability: Ability to lift 30–50 lbs regularly, and occasionally up to 50-60 lbs.
- Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are peak times.
- Knowledge: Basic knowledge of wines, spirits, and beers is a plus.
Typical Working Conditions
- Fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Exposure to cold temperatures when stocking coolers.
- Frequent, heavy lifting.
Essential Skills
- Communication: Interacting with customers and coworkers effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate transactions and inventory counts.
- Integrity: Adhering to strict legal and company policies.
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want to work at our liquor store?
- Are you available to work Saturdays?
- This position requires consistent attendance. Is there anything that could regularly interfere with your ability to work your scheduled shifts?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Liquor Store Associate: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
