Liquor Store Associate - PT (Okanagan Lake)

Otter Farm & Home Co-operative; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Liquor Store Associate to join their dynamic team in West Kelowna. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, processing transactions, and maintaining store organization. Ideal candidates will have liquor retail experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to a safe working environment. With a focus on community and teamwork, this position offers competitive wages, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture. If you’re passionate about retail and eager to contribute to a vibrant team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Annual Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employer Matched Pension Plan

Team Discount on Purchases

Co-op Membership

Education Assistance Program

Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferred liquor retail experience and Serving it Right license required.
• Must be over 19 years of age and have open availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and process transactions efficiently.
• Stock shelves, receive deliveries, and maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Liquor Retail Experience

Education

Serving it Right License

WSET 1 Accreditation

Job description

Otter Co-op is now hiring for a part-time Liquor Store Associate at our Angry Otter Liquor @ Okanagan Lake located in West Kelowna, BC.

Who we are:

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922. With over 100 years in business and over 1000 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), thirty-one Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Highwayman pub in South Surrey and twenty-five gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.otterco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Liquor Store Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Provide excellent customer service to guests in a courteous, efficient manner
• Process register transactions, refunds, and returns, activate gift cards
• Ensure register drawer is balanced at the end of shift following company procedures
• Stock, face, and rotate products on the shelves
• Receive, check, and put away deliveries
• Keep store and storage areas clean and organized
• Utilize product knowledge to promote sales
• Contribute to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations as well as:

• Liquor retail experience is preferred
• Serving it Right license is required
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Problem solver and quick learner
• WSET 1 minimum accreditation is required to be obtained within the first year of employment
• Ability to physically lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for a full 8 hour shift
• Must be committed to a SAFE working environment
• MUST be over 19 years of age to be considered
• MUST have open availability and able to work a variety of shifts that include mornings, afternoons, and late evenings
• This position is based out of the Okanagan Lake Liquor Store, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other locations as business needs arise

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Wages
• Wage increases based on hours worked & meeting expectations in the position
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• For eligible positions: comprehensive benefits package and an employer matched pension plan
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Education Assistance Program
• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Posting date: April 3, 2025
Wage at time of posting: $17.41 to $20.33 hourly