Shift Manager Trainee

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plans

401K with company match

Employee discounts on wine and spirits

EAP

Job summary

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is seeking a Shift Leader Trainee in New York to train into a Shift Leader role within ~90 days. You will manage duties, greet Guests, operate POS, and ensure store standards.

Excellent customer service and leadership potential are essential as you progress through on-the-job training. Position requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays; focus on teamwork, safety, and merchandise presentation across the store and stockroom.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as Manager on Duty in training 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 cash handling, other tender types, and applying coupons per procedures; include opening/closing reconciliations.
• Stay current on required training, company policies, and product knowledge to ensure compliant, 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 adherence to SOPs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized environment across store, stockroom, and customer areas including restrooms.
• Assist with daily property upkeep: cleaning, sweeping, debris removal, parking area upkeep, and cart collection.
• Provide wrapping, gift baskets, and carryout service when needed.
• Unload deliveries, merchandise shelves per guidelines, restock as needed.
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned by store management.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Business Management education

Tools

Point-of-Sale terminal

Job description

Sep 18, 2026

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.
• 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.

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)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, founded in 1936, is America’s largest family-owned retailer, offering a vast selection of wines, spirits, gourmet foods, and cigars.

Wine & Spirits

Company size 1,001-5,000 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1936

Total funding 0