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Stew Leonard's

Wine Merchandiser

East Meadow, NY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Wine, of course! That is why, I couldn't be more excited to have Ryann's Wines located right next ... Qualifications: Entry level, must be 18+ years Satisfy: * Greet customers with a friendly smile and ...

Stew Leonard's

Wine Merchandiser

Paramus, NJ · On-site

$17 - $17.50/hr

What you bring to the team: * Entry-level position; * Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits is preferred but not mandatory. * Great customer service * Good oral communication * Great work ethic

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Wine Merchandiser

Stew Leonard's

East Meadow, NY • On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

Stew Leonard's rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description

Hi! I'm Ryann Leonard and I'm so excited to bring Ryann's Wines to East Meadow community! If you think my last name looks familiar, you're right - I am part of the Stew Leonard's family! My grandpa, Stew Leonard Sr., opened the first Stew Leonard's food store in 1969 in Norwalk, CT and my family still runs the business today. I grew up surrounded by family and farm fresh foods. What goes great with delicious, quality food? Wine, of course! That is why, I couldn't be more excited to have Ryann's Wines located right next door to Stew Leonard's here in East Meadow! I hope you'll find Ryann's Wines to be an intimate and friendly local store offering a selection of products from around the world at great prices. Just like my family's food business, at Ryann's Wines, YOU are our #1 priority. I'm proud that Ryann's Wines offers more than 30 wines from New York State, including local Long Island favorites such as Wolffer, Raphael and Paumonak. Share your passion for wine, beer, and spirits with me by following me on Instagram and Facebook @RyannsWines
Wine Merchandiser
Seasonal Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $17
to $18 depending on qualifications and experience
Why Stew's Wines?
We believe shopping should be FUN, like a trip to the Vineyard! Be a part of a team of experts that are constantly discovering great new wines and spirits to share with our customers.
We want to have welcoming stores that make it easy for our customers to find the perfect bottle! Owned by the Stew Leonard's Family and awarded Retailer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
Position Description:
Ensuring that product is checked in properly, shelves are stocked; exciting displays are built, and is available for customer's questions on the floor.
Your day-to-day:
  • Stocking shelves
  • building exciting displays
  • safely operates equipment such as hand trucks, uboats, conveyor, forklifts (where necessary)
  • Assist in inventory and store moves
  • signing off on PO's as deliveries arrive, ensuring accuracy
  • product placement in stores
  • helping to keep the store clean
  • knows the store's exclusive and focus items
  • capability to ring on register and cover other areas of the store
  • Ability to assist customers with the location of products in the store and basic wine pairings.
  • Assist with other store operations tasks- ie cleaning break area, restrooms, collecting carts, stocking bags and materials at register

What you bring to the team:
A passion for the wine and spirits industry and a genuine interest in the products sold. Energy and enthusiasm to work, willingness to work in any area of the store that may need assistance, pride in your grooming standards, and a drive to give customers the best shopping experience to keep them coming back.
Qualifications:
Entry level, must be 18+ years
Satisfy:
  • Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:
  • Ensure that you are following all safety procedures.

Wow:
  • Create a memorable shopping experience for our customers
  • Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you'll love working here!
Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.
Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT team members, PT Team members enjoy family & personal time, 401k, and more!
Environment: New and exciting products, a leader in the Wine and Spirits industry, customers shopping for all occasions. Learn about wine and spirits and get paid to do it!
Pay Day: We're thrilled to offer our Team Members Dayforce Wallet - a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you - It's your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.
We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business
Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!
For more information on this position and other positions we are hiring for:
https://us231.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/stewleonards/Site/CTWine
Ryann's Wines of East Meadow is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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