Manager of Sake & Spirits Store & Alcoholic Beverage Buyer

MEIDI-YA SINGAPORE CO (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alcohol retailer in Singapore is seeking an experienced store manager to oversee operations for three alcohol shops in shopping malls. Responsibilities include sourcing products, managing staff, and ensuring excellent customer service while adhering to relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, with the ability to communicate fluently in Japanese for reporting purposes. This role requires a strong leadership mindset and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese for communication and reports.
• 10+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Strong leadership skills in staff management and training.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure products for three alcohol shops.
• Manage overall store operations and staff evaluation.
• Develop sales strategies and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Negotiation skills

Understanding of sake and spirits

Education

A Level

Job description

Overview

• To source and procure for 3 Alcohol shops located in shopping malls.
• To manage sake & spirit store cum overall management of alcohol shops located in the shopping malls.
• Overseeing all aspects of the shop, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, ensuring a clean and organized store environment.
• Managing stock levels, placing orders, receiving shipments, ensuring proper storage and display of products.
• Staff supervision, training and evaluating staff, including support staff and maintaining a positive store environment.
• Handling cash transactions, managing point-of-sale systems, preparing financial reports.
• Developing and implementing sales strategies, promotions and events to increase sales, achieving sales goals and customer engagement.
• Possessing a strong understanding of sake and spirits, including different styles, regions and tasting notes. Buying and managing a variety of sake and spirit products. Business negotiation with foreign and local suppliers. Attend to business / operations meetings with mall / store management.
• Provide excellent customer service, assisting customers with product selections and handling customer inquiries and complaints.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and licensing requirements.
• To communicate and prepare regular reports to Tokyo HQ in Japanese on sales, inventory, and other key performance indicators via email, phone and physical meetings.
• Maintaining a clean, well-organized, and inviting store atmosphere.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum A Level.
• More than 10 years work experience with Food & Beverage Company.
• Experience in food and beverage industry, store operations, customer-centric mindset and strong leadership in team management and staff development. Participate and contribute to sales goal.
• Able to read, speak & write fluently in Japanese; prepare written reports in Japanese for Tokyo HQ.
• Able and willing to work on shifts, weekends, public holidays.