Assistant Liquor Store Manager - Ogden

United Trading Group; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) in Ogden is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, staff scheduling, training, and delivering excellent customer service at the state liquor store.

This full-time in-person role requires prior retail management experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including Sundays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment with a track record of developing employees.
• Must be 21 years or older and able to pass a background check.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work Sundays/holidays per business needs.
• Strong personal accountability and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in partnership with Store Manager.
• Schedule staff, delegate tasks, train employees, and monitor performance.
• Oversee accounts receivable, payments, receipts, and deposits; manage payroll records.
• Oversee inventory, merchandising, stock receipt, and stock checks.
• Drive exceptional customer service and process wholesale orders; ensure compliance with state laws.

Skills

Team Leadership

Staff Scheduling

Training & Coaching

Customer Service

Operations Management

Inventory Control

Compliance & Safety

Financial Oversight

Cash Handling / POS

Communication

Job description

Assistant Liquor Store Manager - Ogden

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $22.72 - $ Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

*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 the Ogden Store.

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

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Store Manager to oversee all aspects of a State Liquor Store’s operations. Daily responsibilities include:

• 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 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 – 3802 Pacific Avenue
Ogden, Utah, 84405
United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

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].