Job Information
Festival Foods Wine & Spirits Department Manager in Wisconsin
Location : Name
Kimberly
Company Overview
ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.
Job Summary
Join our growing Festival Foods team at our new grocery store in Kimberly, WI opening this Fall!
Store Location: 800 E. Maes Avenue, Kimberly Wisconsin 54136
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Wine and Spirits Department Manager Job Title: Wine and Spirits Department Manager
Type:Full-Time, Salaried Reports To:Store Director/Department Director
Are you passionate about wine and spirits and eager to lead a team in providing exceptional customer experiences? We are looking for a dynamic Wine and Spirits Department Manager who will guide and inspire our associates to achieve department goals and exceed customer expectations.
What You’ll Do:
As our Wine and Spirits Department Manager, you will:
Lead and Inspire:Coach and mentor a team of Wine & Spirits associates, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
Staffing and Training:Recruit, interview, and train new team members, ensuring they are knowledgeable and confident in their roles.
Performance Management:Conduct performance reviews, set clear goals, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Customer Service Excellence:Assist guests with product selection, take special orders, and resolve any customer concerns.
Inventory Management:Maintain optimal inventory levels, ensure accurate pricing, and uphold department standards.
Operational Excellence:Oversee sales floor and back stock conditions, addressing opportunities for improvement and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Team Development:Develop Assistant Department Managers and Department Leads for future growth opportunities.
What We’re Looking For:
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Educational Background:High School diploma or equivalent.
Leadership Skills:Proven ability to motivate and manage a team.
Retail Expertise:In-depth knowledge of retail food business, specifically wine & spirits department operations.
Customer Focus:Strong communication skills and the ability to handle customer interactions with tact and professionalism.
Safety Consciousness:Understanding of safety protocols and proper equipment usage, including hand jacks, balers, and forklifts.
Prior experience as a bartender, bartending, or as server is a plus, but not required.
Physical and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee must possess the ability to stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly.
Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment.
This position requires the employee have the ability to have full range of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift stock.
Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment.
The position requires the employee to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Working conditions consist of occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.
Schedule:
As a Wine and Spirits Department Manager, you will enjoy a varied work schedule that includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Why Join Us?
Joining our team means becoming part of a community that values growth, collaboration, and excellence. We offer opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive work environment.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact on our Wine and Spirits department, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s create exceptional experiences together!
Benefits Overview
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
Associate Discount:Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance:Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support:Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future:Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
Address
800 E. Maes Avenue
City
Kimberly
State
WI
Postal Code
54136
Location NameKimberly
Address800 E. Maes Avenue
CityKimberly
StateWI
Postal Code54136
Requisition ID2024-43427