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Albertsons

Liquor Manager

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Albertsons

Liquor Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Albertsons

Liquor Manager

Scottsdale, AZ

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Albertsons

Liquor Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Albertsons

Liquor Manager

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Albertsons

Liquor Manager

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Jungle Jim's

Liquor Store Manager

Fairfield, OH · On-site

Liquor Store Manager At Jungle Jim's, we're always looking for talented and experienced ... Check in deliveries and inspect for quality, completeness, and document accuracy. * Additional ...

State of New Hampshire

LIQUOR INVESTIGATOR I

Concord, NH · On-site

$28.58 - $38.36/hr

Concord, NH 03301 Liquor Investigator I $28.58/hour - $38.36/hour *See total compensation ... Insures licensee compliance with Title XIII by conducting premise inspections and surveillance, and ...

Albertsons

Liquor Lead/Mgr

New Canaan, CT · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Albertsons

Liquor Lead/Mgr

New Canaan, CT · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

Albertsons

Liquor Lead/Mgr

New Canaan, CT · On-site

$18/hr

Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements. * Assists ...

The State of Arizona

SPECIAL AGENT

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$78K/yr

The Special Agent is responsible for ensuring public safety is maintained by providing Arizona Liquor Law compliance training and enforcement, and conducting routine inspections of the 15,000 liquor ...

City of New Berlin

Lead Inspector

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$39.97 - $23K/hr

Responsible for short term rental, re-occupancy, and liquor license inspections. Performs field inspections daily in all areas of required certifications. Inspects buildings and sites for code and ...

City of Florissant

Building Inspector II

Florissant, MO · On-site

$26.10/hr

... field inspection, compliance with City codes and ordinances pertaining to residential and ... Provides necessary investigations regarding the issuance of liquor licenses and home office ...

City of Florissant

Building Inspector II

Florissant, MO · On-site

$26.10/hr

... field inspection, compliance with City codes and ordinances pertaining to residential and ... Provides necessary investigations regarding the issuance of liquor licenses and home office ...

City of Florissant

Building Inspector II

Florissant, MO · On-site

$26.10/hr

... field inspection, compliance with City codes and ordinances pertaining to residential and ... Provides necessary investigations regarding the issuance of liquor licenses and home office ...

City of Florissant

Building Inspector II

Florissant, MO · On-site

$26.10/hr

... field inspection, compliance with City codes and ordinances pertaining to residential and ... Provides necessary investigations regarding the issuance of liquor licenses and home office ...

City of New Berlin, WI

Lead Inspector

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$39.97 - $53.96/hr

Responsible for short term rental, re-occupancy, and liquor license inspections. * Performs field inspections daily in all areas of required certifications. * Inspects buildings and sites for code ...

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How much do liquor inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for liquor inspector in the United States is $18.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a liquor inspector?

Liquor Inspectors are officials responsible for ensuring that businesses selling or serving alcohol comply with local, state, or federal liquor laws and regulations. Their duties typically include conducting inspections of licensed premises, investigating complaints, monitoring sales practices, and ensuring that all licensing requirements are met. They may also provide education to license holders about responsible alcohol service and enforce penalties for violations. This role helps maintain public safety and order by regulating the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a liquor inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Liquor Inspector, you need thorough knowledge of liquor laws and regulations, investigative skills, and typically a background in law enforcement or regulatory compliance. Familiarity with inspection management software and reporting systems, as well as relevant certifications in alcohol law enforcement, is often required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help inspectors interact with business owners and ensure compliance. These skills are vital for upholding public safety, preventing unlawful sales, and maintaining the integrity of the liquor licensing process.

What are some common challenges faced by liquor inspectors in their daily work?

Liquor Inspectors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex state and local regulations, handling confrontational situations during inspections, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of compliance requirements. They must balance enforcement with education, helping establishments understand and adhere to licensing laws. Additionally, coordinating with law enforcement and other regulatory agencies is a regular part of the job, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Liquor Inspector vs Alcohol Beverage Control Officer?

AspectLiquor InspectorAlcohol Beverage Control Officer
CertificationsState-specific licensing, often requires alcohol-related certificationsSimilar certifications, often with additional law enforcement training
Work EnvironmentInspecting licensed establishments, ensuring compliance with alcohol lawsEnforcing alcohol laws, conducting investigations, and inspections
Employer & IndustryState or local alcohol control agencies, regulatory bodiesState alcohol control agencies, law enforcement agencies

Both roles focus on regulating alcohol sales and ensuring compliance with laws. Liquor Inspectors primarily conduct inspections of licensed establishments, while Alcohol Beverage Control Officers have broader enforcement authority, including investigations and law enforcement duties. Both positions require knowledge of alcohol laws and relevant certifications, but the scope and responsibilities differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Liquor Inspector job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,328 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Liquor Manager

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Albertsons
Food and Beverage Stores • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Albertsons rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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Job description


Liquor Manager:
PURPOSE: Directs and controls the operation of the liquor department. Supervises and trains liquor personnel. Ensures customer service and product quality, selection and presentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Champions Company and Division customer service programs to meet or exceed Division customer service goals. Handles customer relations in a positive manner, including effective resolution of customer complaints. Promotes Albertson's philosophy of personalized service in the liquor department.
  • Liaises with vendors. Orders, receives and breaks downloads. Stocks, displays and rotates product in the liquor department to ensure quality, selection, eye-appeal and proper inventory level to meet customer demands. Creates effective displays for mixers, beer, liquor, wine and other related merchandise in the liquor department.
  • Operates check stand equipment such as cash register and scanner to process customer orders. Handles customers relations. Assists customers by answering questions on product quality and taking and filling special orders. Makes product suggestions and engages in suggestive selling. Makes intercom announcements.
  • Ensures compliance with state and federal liquor sales laws and Company restricted sales and loss prevention policies. Monitors inventory and space security.
  • Supervises, motivates, trains and participates in the hiring of liquor personnel. Monitors associate performance and recommends personnel actions such as hiring, firing, layoff and disciplinary action. Schedules personnel to ensure adequate coverage, service level and meeting of budgetary goals.
  • Supervises the day to day functions of the liquor department to achieve customer service, and sales and profit objectives.
  • Conducts daily inspections of the liquor department and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with maintain in stock conditions, sanitation, safety and security requirements.
  • Assists with all liquor duties such as: cleaning, stocking, storage and customer service.
  • Implements effective promotional and seasonal displays. Controls shrink and expenses. Accurately completes and monitors daily log sheet, purchase report, and sales and labor and other required paperwork and logs. Follows Company
  • transmittal procedures. Maintains records on ad items movement. Takes inventories and maintains accurate department records.
  • Maintains and organizes sales area, backroom and cooler.
  • Ensures proper merchandising of product by understanding and implementing schematics, merchandising of advertised items, proper signing procedures and monitoring product flow.
  • Follows Company policy in pricing and handling reduced-to-clear items.
  • Answers and responds to incoming calls appropriately. Receives and appropriately resolves customer complaints and reports to the Store Director as appropriate.
  • Reviews MicroStrategy reports to best determine movements on items within subcategories, to make the best business decision on display and shelf qualities.
  • Ensures that all associates are trained and instructed in the proper performance of work duties. Monitors associate performance and reports observations to the Store Director. Resolves associate complaints and reports to the Store Director as appropriate.
  • Maintains confidentiality concerning associates, store sales and other Company information.
  • Responsible for performing all job duties and responsibilities safely, accurately and with honesty and integrity.
  • Other necessary and required duties.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Requires working knowledge of all job duties within the Liquor Department.
  • Requires strong communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage people and the ability to maintain composure in dealing with customers, vendors and co-workers.
  • Requires knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.
  • Requires a good understanding of Company practices and Liquor Department policies and procedures on storage, safety, sanitation and loss prevention. Requires knowledge of state and federal liquor sales laws.
  • Must be able to learn types, nomenclature, alcohol content, uses and care of liquor department products. Requires an awareness of popular drink recipes.
  • Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity.
  • Must have knowledge of product quality, variety, standards, sanitation and labeling.
  • Requires knowledge of basic mathematics and metric measurements.
  • Frequently reaches, lifts, stacks and maneuvers objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 80 lbs. Bends, stoops and reaches frequently and may climbs ladders. Pushes and pulls fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheeler carts and pallet jacks.
  • Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary.
  • Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
  • Operates computer software and electronic ordering devices to order products, plan sales, input inventory and schedules and print labels.
  • Utilizes cleaning supplies and equipment. Utilizes safety cutters, compactors and check stand equipment.
  • Knowledge of profit and loss statements.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. Scheduled hours will vary. Good attendance is required.
  • Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to cutting equipment, electrical displays and other work aids necessary to perform job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Frequent exposure to 33˚ to 40˚ Fahrenheit while handling products in cooler.
  • Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Exposure to varying temperatures while working in the loading and receiving area.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION:
Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company, Division and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each store and from store to store.
About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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