Beer Den Master

Lowes Foods, LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a Beer Den Host to manage beer-related duties, inventory and guest interactions. You will build relationships with distributors, run tastings and events, maintain displays, and ensure compliance with state laws.

This role emphasizes customer service and beer knowledge, with opportunities to engage guests and support store goals. Join a team that values guest satisfaction, responsible service and proactive collaboration across departments in a

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of beer.
• Knowledge of ALE laws governing sale and purchase of wine products.
• Sales-focused with strong communication and guest service skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy and rule-abiding.
• Team player with good collaboration.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Clear communication with store management and vendors.
• Ability to stand, bend and kneel for long periods.
• Lift 30lbs consistently, up to 60lbs occasionally.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Order and maintain appropriate inventory of Beer Den supplies.
• Order and maintain appropriate inventory of draught beer.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with distributor/wholesaler partners and direct sales associates from breweries.
• Schedule events such as tap takeovers and conduct tastings in the Beer Den or for in-store promotions.
• Assist with inventory and adhere to proper inventory practices.
• Train Beer Den Hosts on operating procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on Beer Den equipment.
• Drive packaged beer and growler sales; manage displays and pricing with distributors.
• Complete a weekly piece for Beer Den guests.
• Attend education and branding events scheduled by Category Manager of Beer and Wine.
• Educate guests on product attributes and provide guidance for needs.
• Ensure materials are displayed and maintained; signage, prices, flyers.
• Maintain sanitation and appearance of the Beer Den; prepare growlers.
• Follow state laws governing sampling, sale and purchasing of beer.
• Fill growlers according to standards.
• Announce specials and sales information on PA system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Beer knowledge

Sales skills

Guest service

Communication

Team player

Follow directions

Vendor communication

Physical stamina

Customer education

21+ age requirement

Job description

Overview

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!

To grow community through building guest loyalty and maximizing profits by providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience.

Responsibilities

1. Order and maintain appropriate inventory of Beer Den supplies.

2. Order and maintain appropriate inventory of draught beer.

3. Build and maintain professional relationships with distributor/wholesaler partners as well as direct sales associates from breweries.

4. Regularly schedule events such as tap takeovers. Conduct tastings as needed in the Beer Den as well as for in-store demos or promotions

5. Assist with inventory and adhere to proper inventory practices as outlined by Manager of Financial Perpetual Inventory.

6. Train all Beer Den Hosts and other Hosts throughout the store (as appropriate) on operating procedures of the Beer Den.

7. Perform routine maintenance on Beer Den equipment as needed (line cleaning, faucet cleaning, minor repairs, etc.).

8. Drive packaged beer sales as well as growler sales. This includes managing displays and working with distributors/wholesalers to ensure proper inventories both on the shelf and in the back room. Ensure proper pricing and product selection.

9. Complete a weekly communication piece (currently, “What’s Tappening” due every Wednesday at 5PM) for Beer Den guests.

10. Attend various education and branding events scheduled by Category Manager of Beer and Wine.

11. Educate guests on product attributes and information and provide guidance for specific needs/preferences

12. Ensure marketing and brand materials and tools are properly displayed, maintained and utilized including, signage, prices, flyers, etc.

13. Maintain the sanitation and appearance of the Beer Den. Wash and prepare growlers according to established practices.

14. Follow all state laws governing the sampling, sale and purchasing of beer.

15. Fill growlers upon request by the guest according to established filling, sealing and labeling standards.

16. Announce specials and sale information on the PA system.

17. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Working understanding of beer.

2. Is familiar with ALE laws governing sell, and purchasing of wine products.

3. Sales minded with effective communication, guest service and selling skills.

4. Friendly, outgoing personality.

5. Self-motivated, trustworthy and able to adhere to all guidelines.

6. Ability to work well with others.

7. Ability to read and understand information and direction.

8. Ability to effectively communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver and vendors.

9. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

10. Ability to lift 30lbs. consistently and 60lbs. occasionally.

11. Must be at least 21 years old.

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