Liquor Department Assistant Manager: Lead Service & Sales

Ridley's Food Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley’s Food Corporation is seeking a Liquor Department Manager. The role leads a team to deliver exceptional guest service, drive sales, and uphold department standards.

You will monitor profit margins, scheduling, and product knowledge while maintaining store systems and merchandising goals. The position requires a High School Diploma (some college preferred) and 1–3 years of retail experience, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma; some college preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years in retail.
• Skills: strong leadership, analytical ability, and guest service excellence.
• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication.
• Other: problem-solving, organization, and ability to develop others.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach and observe team members in serving guests.
• Provide input into merchandising decisions at store/department level.
• Implement marketing strategies and cross-merchandising across the department.
• Resolve guest and team complaints promptly and satisfactorily.
• Lead team members to achieve store and department goals.
• Manage sales, gross profit margin, labor scheduling and standards.
• Be proficient in store technology (Ordering, POS, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Guest service

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Team development

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Ridley’s Food Corporation is seeking a Liquor Department Manager. The role leads a team to deliver exceptional guest service, drive sales, and uphold department standards.

You will monitor profit margins, scheduling, and product knowledge while maintaining store systems and merchandising goals. The position requires a High School Diploma (some college preferred) and 1–3 years of retail experience, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.