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Assistant General Manager

Gary's Wine & Marketplace • Bernardsville, NJ 07924 • Posted 3 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Junior Manager

Job Highlights

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Gary's Wine & Marketplace is seeking a hands-on Assistant General Manager to play a vital role in the growth of the business. The Assistant Manager will be second in command, responsible for all store functions, including expert knowledge of operations and products, staff management, and customer service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for wine, spirits, and retail management, with a strong focus on training and inspiring the staff to maintain outstanding guest services.

Responsibilities

  • Second in charge of all store functions
  • Expert knowledge of all store operations and products
  • Direct and monitor the staff in their duties
  • Handle customer service issues
  • Meet all financial and staffing goals
  • Train and inspire the staff to maintain outstanding guest services

Qualifications

Required

  • In-depth knowledge of wine and spirits
  • 3 years retail managerial experience, preferably in a fine wine store
  • Superb customer skills
  • Proficiency in Vision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
  • A flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • Excellent time-management skills

Full Job Description

Gary's Wine & Marketplace is one of the largest fine wine retailers in the New York metropolitan area with store locations in Bernardsville, Closter, Madison. Commitment to attentive service by a knowledgeable staff and an incredible selection of wine, beer, spirits and gourmet is what sets us apart from other wine stores.

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager (AM) who has the passion and dedication required to play a vital role in the growth of Gary's business. The AM is second in charge of all store functions. The AM is expected to have an expert knowledge of all store operations and products; direct and monitor the staff in their duties; and handle customer service issues. The AM is responsible for helping to meet all financial and staffing goals. We are looking for an energetic individual to be a strong, focused management presence, not only in maintaining outstanding guest services, but also in passionately training and inspiring Gary's staff.

Requirements

Job Requirements:
  • In-depth knowledge of wine and spirits
  • 3 years retail managerial experience is critical; preferably in managing a fine wine store
  • Superb customer skills
  • Proficiency in Vision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
  • A flexible schedule which includes working some evenings and weekends
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • Excellent time-management skills

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, a retirement plan with company contributions, and a generous employee discount. Retail hours include working on some weekends.