Liquor Retail Store Manager - Salt Lake City
State of Utah
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Assistant Liquor Store Manager - Salt Lake
State of Utah
650 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services
Location
Utah, 84129
Salary
$22.17 - $22.17
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for an assistant manager at a state-run liquor store in Salt Lake City, where you'll help oversee daily operations, support staff, and provide great customer service in a busy retail environment.
It's ideal for someone with retail management experience who enjoys leading teams and interacting with people but prefers not working weekends or holidays.
The role offers a stable government position with good benefits and a focus on excellence in service.
Key Requirements
- Management experience in a fast-paced retail store
- Ability to motivate and bring out the best in employees
- Skills to ensure excellent customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously
- At least 21 years old
- Pass a background check
Full Job Description
Do you have a background in retail management and enjoy engaging with the public in a fast-paced setting?
If working Sundays and holidays isn't for you but you're eager to enhance your leadership skills, we have the perfect opportunity!
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, known as the most "spirited" agency in Utah, is looking for an Assistant Manager to become part of our team in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Join us to take your retail career to new heights and work with a dynamic team committed to excellence!
Responsibilities
As an Assistant Manager, you will:
- Assist the manager with all aspects of the operations of a State Liquor Store.
- Delegate work assignments.
- Contribute to the department's service-focused mission by providing superior customer service.
- Maintain employee leave and payroll records.
- Receive and fill orders for licensees.
- Perform cashiering duties.
Minimum Requirements
- Management experience in a fast paced retail store.
- Capable of bringing out the best in their employees.
- Ability to ensure that customers receive excellent service.
- A strong work ethic.
- Able to lift 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
- At least 21 years old.
- Successfully pass a background check.
Preference(s):
- Preference may be given to current employees of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.
DABS stores are closed on Sundays and all state and federal holidays.
For more information about the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services please visit our website at https://abs.utah.gov/.
As a benefited employee of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS), you will receive an excellent compensation package which includes generous paid time off, top notch retirement plan options, and a variety of medical insurance plans. This allows you to stay healthy, secure your financial future, and spend more time with loved ones. Moreover, DABS will provide you with great experiences with its unique setting that crosses between retail business and a government agency.
Summary of Benefits Offered
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
- High deductible option with a low bi-weekly premium as well as employer contributions into a health savings account to help with out of pocket medical costs.
- Traditional plan with a low cost bi-weekly premium.
- Low premium costs for dental and vision insurance.
Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
- Employer contributions equal to 10% of your salary between both a pension and 401(k) plan or a 401(k) only plan.
- Employer match of up to $26 per paycheck into your 401(k) on top of what you will already be receiving.
- Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid time off:
- Eligible employees may accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave each pay period. (Annual leave accrual rate increases with years of service).
- 12 paid holidays.
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The Division of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.Requirements
Assists the store manager with delegating work assignments, monitoring/reviewing quality of work, scheduling staff, providing technical assistance or training, and/or providing input on performance appraisal, hiring and discipline.Maintains account receivables, processes and accounts for payments and ensures accuracy of receipts and deposits.Conducts regular and/or spot check inventories of merchandise, supplies, or equipment.Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available.
Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.Verifies that cash intake matches sales and inventory activity.Sets up and closes cash registers and prepares deposits.Processes transactions at a cash register, gives correct change and closes till at end of shift.Assists customers in finding products, making selections and purchasing items.Resolves potential confrontational issues appropriately when dealing with intoxicated individuals, shoplifters, etc.Helps ensure staff is trained to prohibit sales to minors.
Additional Information Physical Requirements.
Extensive standing/walking (approx. 70%/30% of shift). Must lift, pull, push, and carry 50 lbs. frequently. Requires constant balancing, grasping, and finger dexterity.
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and seeing. Requires frequent talking, hearing, and hand/wrist/arm use. Tools: POS, box cutter, hand truck.
Walk on either level or uneven surface frequently. Occasional climbing.
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