Liquor Store General Manager 1A - West Water Street, Mount Union

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

Fine Wine & Good Spirits on West Water Street in Mount Union seeks an experienced Liquor Store General Manager 1A to oversee store operations, staff leadership, and customer service excellence.

You will manage inventory, plan for events, supervise displays, and ensure compliance with agency guidelines while maintaining a welcoming, well-presented store environment.

Qualifications

• One year as a Liquor Store Clerk 2 or two years as a Liquor Store Clerk 1 or an Intermittent Liquor Store Clerk, as determined by the Office of Administration.
• One year of lead retail sales work.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Store Leadership: Guide daily operations and ensure the store opens and closes on time
• Staff Management: Assign work, provide coaching, and support employee development
• Customer Service: Assist customers, address concerns, and promote a friendly environment
• Inventory Planning: Order products, track needs, and prepare for sales or events
• Marketing Oversight: Ensure displays, signage, and promotions follow agency guidelines
• Store Appearance: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for customers and staff

Skills

Store leadership

Staff management

Customer service

Inventory planning

Marketing oversight

Store appearance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Liquor Store General Manager 1A to lead the operations of our Fine Wine & Good Spirits store at West Water Street in Mount Union.

Why Join Us? At Fine Wine & Good Spirits, you will have the opportunity to manage a dynamic retail environment, gain invaluable experience in retail operations, and grow your career within a supportive, state-owned business. As a General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the store while leading and developing a dedicated team.

This position oversees the full operation of a liquor store, including planning, customer service, staffing, and store presentation. The role supports smooth daily operations while maintaining high standards for service and efficiency. As a Liquor Store General Manager 1A, you will perform the following duties:

• Store Leadership: Guide daily operations and ensure the store opens and closes on time
• Staff Management: Assign work, provide coaching, and support employee development
• Customer Service: Assist customers, address concerns, and promote a friendly environment
• Inventory Planning: Order products, track needs, and prepare for sales or events
• Marketing Oversight: Ensure displays, signage, and promotions follow agency guidelines
• Store Appearance: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for customers and staff

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Free - Secure - Onsite parking
• Full-time employment
• Work hours will vary, totaling 75 hours biweekly.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Liquor Store Clerk 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Liquor Store Clerk 1 or an Intermittent Liquor Store Clerk (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of lead retail sales work.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.