Assistant Liquor Store Manager - Draper

State of Utah; Draper (UT); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) in Draper, Utah is hiring an Assistant Manager for in-office leadership. You will lead a team, oversee store finances, inventory, and customer service, while ensuring compliance with state liquor laws.

This position requires a 21+ age, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a flexible schedule. Join a department known for a spirited approach to retail service, with opportunities for growth and a stable state employment environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven management experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Age: 21 years of age or older.
• Physical: Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule: Flexible schedule; shifts Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Background: Able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Work Ethic: Strong personal accountability and a commitment to excellent service.

Responsabilités

• Team Leadership & Development: Schedule staff, delegate work assignments, and monitor performance.
• Financial & Administrative Management: Manage store accounts receivable, process and account for payments, and ensure daily receipts and deposits accuracy.
• Inventory Control & Merchandising: Oversee inventories, order stock, and verify cash matches sales activity.
• Customer Service & Order Fulfillment: Help guests locate items and supervise wholesale liquor orders.
• Compliance & Conflict Resolution: Enforce state laws and ensure staff are trained to prevent illegal sales.

Connaissances

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Inventory Control

Customer Service

Compliance

Description du poste

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $22.72 - $ Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – 11/1/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Do you have a background in retail management and enjoy engaging with the public in a fast-paced setting?

If working Sundays and holidays isn't for you but you're eager to enhance your leadership skills, we have the perfect opportunity!

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, known as the most \"spirited\" agency in Utah, is looking for an Assistant Manager to become part of our team in Draper, Utah.

Join us to take your retail career to new heights and work with a dynamic team committed to excellence!

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Assist in scheduling staff, delegating work assignments, and monitoring team performance. Provide hands-on training, technical assistance, and constructive feedback to help employees succeed and grow.


• Financial & Administrative Management: Manage store accounts receivable, process and account for payments, and ensure the accuracy of daily receipts and deposits. Maintain employee leave and payroll records precisely.


• Inventory Control & Merchandising: Oversee regular and spot-check inventories of merchandise and equipment. Order, receive, inspect, and store stock to ensure an optimal supply of materials while verifying that cash intake matches sales activity.


• Customer Service & Order Fulfillment: Drive a culture of superior customer service by helping guests locate and select items. Supervise and process wholesale liquor orders for licensees (clubs, restaurants, and hotels).


• Compliance & Conflict Resolution: Maintain situational awareness to proactively resolve potential confrontational issues (such as dealing with intoxicated individuals or shoplifters). Ensure all staff are thoroughly trained to enforce state laws, strictly prohibiting sales to minors.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Proven management experience in a fast-paced retail environment, with a track record of bringing out the best in employees.


• Age: 21 years of age or older.


• Physical: Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis.


• Schedule: Able to work a flexible schedule, including various shifts Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.


• Background: Able to successfully pass a criminal background check.


• Work Ethic: Strong personal accountability, work ethic, and a commitment to ensuring customers receive excellent service.

Preferences

• Preference may be given to current employees of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS).

Key Competencies for Success

Administration & Team Leadership

• Operational Management: Knowledge of business and retail management principles, including resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and the effective coordination of people and inventory.


• Training & Development: Understanding of instructional methods to effectively onboard staff, design ongoing store training, and measure the team's professional growth.


• Performance Monitoring: Strong ability to monitor and assess the performance of yourself and your team to identify areas for continuous improvement or corrective action.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Active Listening & Clear Speaking: Excellent oral expression and comprehension. Ability to give full attention to employees and customers, understand complex inquiries, and communicate direction clearly and professionally.


• Interpersonal Awareness: Highly perceptive to team and customer dynamics, allowing you to maintain situational awareness and respond to stressful or fast-paced situations with tact and professionalism.


• English Language Proficiency: Strong command of the English language, ensuring professional written and verbal communication regarding store policies, emails, and performance evaluations.

Critical Thinking & Service Excellence

• Critical Thinking: Ability to use logic, reasoning, and data to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to daily operational challenges.


• Driving the Customer Experience: Solid knowledge of retail sales, product presentation, and customer service principles to ensure store standards consistently meet high-quality department expectations.


• Service Orientation: A proactive, helpful attitude focused on supporting your team's needs and actively looking for ways to elevate the guest experience.

Supplemental Information

• Physical Requirements.


• Work requires physical exertion.


• May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Extensive standing/walking (approx. 70%/30% of shift). Must lift, pull, push, and carry 50 lbs. frequently. Requires constant balancing, grasping, and finger dexterity. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and seeing. Requires frequent talking, hearing, and hand/wrist/arm use. Tools: POS, box cutter, hand truck. Walk on either level or uneven surface frequently. Occasional climbing.

DABS stores are closed on Sundays and all state and federal holidays.

About The Role

Location

14445 S Minuteman Dr

Draper, Utah, 84020

United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.


• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.


• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.


• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

At The Utah Department Of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS), We Provide You With Great Experiences Through Our Unique Setting That Crosses Between a Retail Business And a Government Agency. This Hybrid Environment Offers Something Rare In The Industry

• Guaranteed Time Off: All our stores are closed on Sundays and all state/federal holidays.


• Stability & Growth: We are a statewide agency focused on modernizing technology and investing in our workforce.


• Total Rewards: Enjoy the security of being a State of Utah employee, which includes a comprehensive benefits package, retirement options, and a culture that values service excellence.

For more information about the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services please visit our website at https:/abs.utah.gov/.

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].