Beer, Wine & Spirits Clerk — Growth & Benefits

Kroger Co.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a dedicated team member to deliver outstanding customer service in the beverage department.

You will assist customers, build knowledge of products, and support in-store promotions while maintaining safe, clean conditions and accurate product displays. Role emphasizes liquor/wine expertise, effectiveness in high-pressure environments, and a welcoming store atmosphere with a focus on compliance and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, flavor profiles, and how they are made.
• Knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers as they relate to the customer.
• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Assist with execution of the adult beverage category display plans and special in-store promotions in consultation with the store management.
• Maintain familiarity with adult beverage product names, pronunciation, origin and definition of industry terms.
• Inform customers of Beer/Wine/Spirits specials.
• Recommend beer/wine/spirits items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review “sell by” dates and take appropriate action.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Age 21+

Stress management

Basic math

Wine beer knowledge

Wine & beer trends

Second language

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a dedicated team member to deliver outstanding customer service in the beverage department.

You will assist customers, build knowledge of products, and support in-store promotions while maintaining safe, clean conditions and accurate product displays. Role emphasizes liquor/wine expertise, effectiveness in high-pressure environments, and a welcoming store atmosphere with a focus on compliance and safety procedures.