Liquor Store Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $55,355.00 - $77,438.00 Annually
Location : Delaware County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-50380-02500
Department: Liquor Control Board
Division: LC Str 2339
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 02500
Position Number: 50511908
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: M8
Pay Group: LS16
Bureau / Division Code: 00262339
Bureau / Division: Retail Operations, Store Region 1
Worksite Address: 4934 Edgemont Avenue
City: Brookhaven, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19015
Contact Name: Jenn Kelmelis
Contact Phone: 717.787.5867
Contact Email: jkelmelis@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Become a Liquor Store General Manager with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and help shape a successful retail operation. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Liquor Store General Manager 2B to lead the operations of our Fine Wine & Good Spirits store on Edgemont Avenue in Brookhaven.
Why Join Us? At Fine Wine & Good Spirits, you will have the opportunity to manage a dynamic retail environment, gain invaluable experience in retail operations, and grow your career within a supportive, state-owned business. As a General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the store while leading and developing a dedicated team.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on leading store performance, supporting staff success, and creating a welcoming experience for every customer. You will be a key leader, overseeing day-to-day activities, developing a high-performing team, and implementing strategies to exceed sales targets while maintaining a top-tier store environment; ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to alcohol sales. As a Liquor Store General Manager 2B, you will perform the following duties:

• Store Leadership: Guide daily operations to maintain strong service, efficient workflows, and a positive store atmosphere
• Team Development: Support employees through instruction, coaching, and fair delegation of tasks
• Sales Support: Promote sales by assisting with stocking, inventory handling, and customer product choices, collaborate with the broader management team to develop and implement effective sales and operational strategies
• Safety and Cleanliness: maintain a clean, orderly, and safe shopping and working environment, safely lift products, stand for extended periods of time
• Inventory Oversight: Monitor stock levels, organize displays, and ensure accuracy in product placement
• Record Management: Handle cash, track sales information, and keep accurate store documentation

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply today!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Free - Secure - Onsite Parking
• Full-time employment.
• Work hours will vary, totaling 75 hours biweekly.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: The starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees may be negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 3 or a Liquor Store General Manager 2A (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 2 or a Liquor Store General Manager 1B (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 1 or a Liquor Store General Manager 1A (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years as a Liquor Store Clerk 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of lead or supervisory retail sales work.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 3 or a Liquor Store General Manager 2A for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 2 or Liquor Store General Manager 1B for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 1 or Liquor Store General Manager 1A for three or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Liquor Store Clerk 2 for four or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
Do you possess four or more years of full-time lead or supervisory retail sales work?

• Yes
• No

10
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
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