Shift Leader Trainee

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

ABC University - training

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

401K with company match

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Inc. is seeking a Shift Leader Trainee to train into a Shift Leader within about 90 days. You will work as Manager on Duty in training, supervise store operations, and deliver high-level guest service.

You’ll learn cash handling, POS operations and merchandising while supporting store management. Responsibilities include opening/closing the store, coaching teammates, maintaining a clean, safe environment, and assisting with deliveries and stock.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of proven experience in a management or leadership role; or 2 years of college/technical school in Business Management or related field; or equivalent combination.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Manager on Duty in training, open/close the store and assist management.
• Greet Guests and provide prompt, friendly service throughout their visit.
• Operate POS terminal, process transactions, handle cash and reconcile at day end.
• Stay current on required training, policies, and product knowledge.
• Coach and direct other sales associates to promote excellent service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized store environment.
• Assist with daily property upkeep and merchandise product on shelves.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Guest service

Cash handling

Training

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Business Management coursework / college

Tools

POS terminal

Cash handling

Job description

Join Our Team! Shift Leader Trainees are hired and trained to move into the role of Shift Leader, typically within 90 days. Shift Leader Trainees should increase store wine and spirits sales by providing a high level of personalized service with Guests and Team Members, and performing the following duties

Responsibilities

• Serve as Manager on Duty in training, open and close the store, and assist the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in overseeing store operations.
• Greet each Guest upon entry and provide prompt, friendly, and engaging service throughout their visit.
• Operate a Point-of-Sale terminal to process Guest transactions, including accurate cash handling, accepting other forms of tender, and applying coupons or discounts per company procedures; also handle opening and closing functions including reconciliation.
• Stay current on required training, company policies, and product knowledge to ensure compliance and provide an informed, high-quality Guest experience.
• Train, coach, and direct other sales associates when acting as Manager on Duty in training to promote exceptional customer service and ensure adherence to store operation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the store, including the sales floor, stockroom, Team Member areas (e.g., lockers and kitchen), and customer-facing spaces such as restrooms.
• Assist with daily property upkeep by sweeping and removing debris inside the store and in exterior areas such as parking lots and walkways, collecting shopping carts, emptying trash, and performing routine restroom cleaning.
• Provide wrapping service for ABC products, assemble custom gift baskets, and offer carryout service when needed.
• Unload and put away weekly truck deliveries.
• Merchandise and display product on store shelves and in beer coolers per Operational Guidelines, restocking from stockrooms as needed.
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned by store management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of proven experience and/or training in a management or leadership role; at least 2 years of education from a college or technical school in Business Management or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.

General Requirements

Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance: All Team Members are expected to report to work as scheduled and remain onsite for the duration of their shifts. Reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure operational success and consistent service for our Guests.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously: Standing and moving about for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
• Frequently: Bending, lifting, and twisting (BLT) to move product and assist with merchandising.
• Frequently: Lifting and/or transporting up to 40 lbs. throughout the store and stockroom.
• Occasionally: Overhead lifting to place or retrieve items from high shelves.
• Occasionally: Use of ladders and step stools to access merchandise stored at varying heights.
• Frequently: Moving between sales floor, stockroom, and exterior areas of the store.

Vision Requirements

• Frequently: Visually inspect product labels, signage, and displays to ensure accuracy and presentation.
• Frequently: Detect and respond to visual cues such as Guest gestures, product placement, or safety hazards.

Work Environment

• Occasionally: Working in or with elevated locations and tools (e.g., ladders, stockroom).
• Occasionally: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions while maintaining the property or assisting Guests.
• Occasionally: Exposure to fumes or airborne particles when using cleaning solutions or supplies.
• Occasionally: Exposure to refrigerated temperatures (32–41ºF) when stocking or retrieving product in the cooler.
• Continuously: Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Frequency Key

• Continuously – 67% to 100% of the workday.
• Frequently – 34% to 66% of the workday.
• Occasionally – 0% to 33% of the workday.

Our Mission

We make everyday celebrations better while enriching the lives of team members and by contributing to organizations that benefit families in the communities we serve.

Come join this family-owned, growth-oriented organization today!

Benefits

• PAID VACATION AND PTO
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
• ABC UNIVERSITY - GREAT WINE, SPIRITS, BEER, CIGAR TRAINING
• EXCELLENT WELLNESS-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL + FAMILY
• DENTAL AND VISION PLANS
• COMPANY-MATCH 401K PROGRAM
• EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS ON WINE AND SPIRITS
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• PET INSURANCE

Equal employment opportunity ABC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and we make all employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law ("protected status"). ABC is an alcohol-free, drug-free workplace.

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is an essential business in Florida that has been family owned and operated since 1936. The mission of ABC is to make everyday celebrations better and to serve communities statewide through store service and charitable giving. ABC has almost 125 stores with more in development. Whether celebrating, or simply relaxing at home with loved ones, guests value ABC’s selection and exceptional in-store and online service. We believe in our dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable team members who have made ABC one of the most respected alcohol beverage retailers in the country. We are a trusted brand to generations of guests that provides a safe, team-focused work environment. Join the celebration and get started on a career path with opportunities to grow in the exciting and entertaining alcohol industry.