Liquor Store Managers Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60,929.00 - $85,927.00 Annually
Location : Chester County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-55771-02510
Department: Liquor Control Board
Division: LC Str 1506
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 02510
Position Number: 00094294
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: M8
Pay Group: LS17
Bureau / Division Code: Store #1506
Bureau / Division: Retail Operations, Store Region 1
Worksite Address: Ashbridge Square, 861 East Lancaster Avenue
City: Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19335
Contact Name: Laila Keadan
Contact Phone: 717.705.3923
Contact Email: lkeadan@pa.gov
THE POSITION
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Liquor Store General Manager 3A to lead the operations of our Fine Wine & Good Spirits store on East Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown.
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. Apply now for the chance to shape store success and inspire others to do their best work!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role oversees all aspects of the store's performance, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving operational success. You will be a key leader in day-to-day activities and in anticipating store needs for marketing strategies and initiatives. As a Liquor Store General Manager 3A, you will perform the following duties:

• Store Operations: Manage all internal store functions and coordinate with delivery, maintenance, and other teams to keep the store clean, safe, organized, and welcoming for customers and staff at all times
• Customer Service: Assist customers with product selection, offer expert recommendations, resolve issues, and work with your staff to deliver excellent customer service
• Staff Leadership: Guide and evaluate performance; provide training to ensure team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed
• Marketing and Inventory: Monitor and manage inventory, product placement, and approved displays to help ensure effective participation in promotions and optimal customer experience
• Business Recordkeeping: Handle cash management, sales reporting, and the maintenance of accurate records in line with company policies and procedures
• Work Environment: Foster healthy positivity and teamwork to support staff in achieving high-level performance and exceeding sales targets while maintaining a top-tier environment

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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-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 General Manager 2B (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years 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
• Three 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
• Four 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
• Five years of 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 General Manager 2B 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 3 or Liquor Store General Manager 2A 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 2 or a Liquor Store General Manager 1B 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 Assistant Manager 1 or a Liquor Store General Manager 1A 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 five years or more of full-time 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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