Wine & Beer Manager (NOC 60020)

Fresh Market Foods; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits (after probation)

Employee discounts: Fresh Market Foods

RRSP after 1 year

Housing options (subject to avail.)

Discount at Your Dollar Store with Mor

Job summary

Fresh Market Foods is seeking an experienced Wine & Beer Manager to oversee daily department operations in Sioux Lookout, ON. You will drive sales, manage inventory, merchandise effectively, and lead a team to deliver exceptional customer service in a busy retail setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of supervisory retail experience, strong leadership, and excellent organizational skills. This role includes evening/weekend shifts, benefits after probation, and an opportunity for

Qualifications

• : High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, retail, hospitality, or related field is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in retail; wine/beverage/retail experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, merchandising, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Wine & Beer department, including sales, inventory management, merchandising, customer service, and department standards.
• Supervise, train, coach, schedule, and support department staff; set clear expectations and monitor performance.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering, receiving, counts, rotation, pricing accuracy, and organization to support availability and minimize loss.
• Plan and maintain displays, promotions, product features, and sampling per LCBO/AGCO requirements and company standards.
• Monitor department sales, gross profit, labour, inventory, and product performance; identify opportunities to improve sales and margins.
• Provide knowledgeable customer service, respond to questions, and support product recommendations and an engaging shopping experience.
• Prepare and manage staff schedules, review timecards, and complete admin duties using Dayforce and MS Office.
• Ensure alcohol retail requirements, company policies, WHMIS, and cleanliness standards are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, customer-focused Wine & Beer Manager to lead the daily operations of our Wine & Beer department. This role is responsible for department sales, merchandising, inventory control, staff leadership, scheduling, compliance, and overall customer experience. The ideal candidate is a strong and accountable leader with a passion for wine and beer, excellent organizational and merchandising skills, and the ability to drive department performance in a fast-paced retail environment. If you enjoy leading people, building strong community relationships, and creating an inviting shopping experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Wine & Beer department, including sales, inventory management, merchandising, customer service, and department standards.
• Supervise, train, coach, schedule, and support department staff; set clear expectations, monitor performance, and promote a positive and accountable team environment.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering, receiving, inventory counts, product rotation, pricing accuracy, and department organization to support product availability and minimize loss.
• Plan and maintain attractive displays, promotions, product features, and sampling programs in accordance with LCBO and AGCO requirements and company standards.
• Monitor department sales, gross profit, labour, inventory, and product performance; identify opportunities to improve sales, margins, product mix, and operational efficiency.
• Provide knowledgeable customer service, respond to customer questions and concerns, and support product recommendations and an engaging shopping experience.
• Prepare and manage staff schedules, review timecards, and complete required administrative duties using Dayforce and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ensure all applicable alcohol retail requirements, company policies, health and safety standards, WHMIS requirements, and cleanliness standards are consistently followed within the department.
• Build effective working relationships with vendors, other departments, and team members, and support community engagement initiatives that promote a positive image for the store.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, retail, hospitality, or a related field is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a retail environment; experience in wine, beer, beverage alcohol, or specialty retail is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, merchandising, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Valid Smart Serve certification required, or willingness to obtain certification prior to commencing alcohol-related duties.
• Understanding of Ontario alcohol retail regulations, including applicable AGCO and LCBO requirements, age verification, and responsible service practices.
• Computer proficiency in scheduling, inventory management, reporting, and other administrative tasks.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-time (40 hours/week)

Positions: 1

Hourly Rate: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits:After completing the 3-month probationary period, employees are enrolled in our Group Benefits which include Medical & Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, MapleProgramand access to our staff only gym. Additionally, employees receive a 10% discount at Fresh Market Foods and a 20% Discount at Your Dollar Store with More. After 1 year of employment, employees are eligible to enroll in our Group RRSP program.

Location of Work: 79 Queen Street; Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1

Language of Work: English (French is considered an asset)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Transportation:Fresh Market Foods will cover a one-time round-trip travel cost for the successful candidate to our location and back to their permanent residence at the end of the work period. (This does not include the cost for a full trailer to move (household goods, trailers, or large personal belongings etc.).

Housing:Below-market value employee housing may be available, subject to availability.

Fresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.