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Wine Manager

• 5.0 Branford, CT 06405 $33,000 - $40,000 a year - Part-time, Full-time About Us At Gabel's Wine Shop , we take pride in offering our community an exceptional selection of fine wines, spirits, and beers, paired with top-notch customer service. We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and energetic Wine Manager to oversee our wine department, curate selections, assist shoppers, and help maintain an organized, welcoming store environment. Position Overview As our Wine Manager, you will be the resident expert on all things wine. Your day-to-day will be a dynamic mix of floor leadership, customer engagement, and hands-on inventory management. Whether you are helping a customer pair the perfect bottle for dinner, unboxing a new shipment, or restocking shelves, your dedication will help drive sales and elevate the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Sales:

Greet and assist customers with product recommendations, wine pairings, and gift selections. Provide friendly, approachable expertise to both casual shoppers and wine enthusiasts.

Inventory & Stocking:

Receive incoming shipments, verify invoices, and stock wine displays, shelves, and coolers efficiently and safely. Maintain a clean, organized, and fully-stocked sales floor and backroom storage area. Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock (FIFO), and report low stock or trending items to management.

Merchandising & Department Maintenance:

Create visually appealing, seasonal, and thematic wine displays to drive impulse sales. Ensure all products are accurately priced, tagged, and faced.

Store Operations:

Work scheduled shifts reliably, including operating the POS (Point of Sale) register, handling cash transactions, and opening/closing the store as needed. Uphold all state liquor laws, age-verification policies, and safety standards.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

Previous retail experience (liquor, grocery, or specialty retail preferred) with a strong, foundational knowledge of wine regions, varietals, and styles.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift/move heavy boxes of wine (up to 40-50 lbs) regularly.

Customer-First Attitude:

Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.

Reliability:

Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Age Requirement:

Must be at least 21 years old to handle alcohol sales.

The Vibe:

High energy, approachable, and genuinely love talking to people.

The Knowledge:

Beer and wine knowledge is a huge plus! (If you know your hops from your tannins, you're already at the front of the line). What We Offer Competitive pay with opportunities for performance-based growth. Employee discounts. A supportive, tight-knit team environment. Opportunities to expand your wine knowledge through tastings and distributor connections.

Pay:

$33,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person